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Yalumba Organic Shiraz 2018, South Australia, Australia: An organic, full-bodied smoky red wine with aromas of black plums and blackberries. Deep and rich with ripe black fruit, blackberry, cracked black pepper and smoke. Pair with grass-fed beef. Founded in 1849, Yalumba is one of the founding members of Australia's First Families of Wine. Drink: 2020-2023. 280883 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 1, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2018, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A robust and layered Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Produced by the Peter Lehmann winemaking team. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, smoke and mocha. Tannins are firm. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a rare steak. Drink: 2020-2024. 522235 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. November 11, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2018, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis 2018 is a vegan-friendly Shiraz with grapes sourced from the Barossa Valley. Literally, pitch red-black in the glass, this is a robust and intense Shiraz on the nose and palate, with layers of blackberry compote, black plums, black cherry, cedar spice and dried herbs all wrapped up with vibrant acidity on the palate. Love the velvety tannins and long finish. This single site wine is produced by Baron Von Nemesis in the heart of the Barossa Valley. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2032. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 20, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: A savoury and satisfying 100% Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon with dark plum, black cherry, black pepper, dusty herbs, leather and oak spice flavours on the palate and smooth tannins. Drink: 2019-2024. 203364 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
San Pedro 1865 Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maipo Valley wine region, San Pedro 1865 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from old vines Cab Sauv. from the Alto Maipo region of Chile. Fragrant with dark berry, dark chocolate, cigar box, smoky oak aromas on the nose. The wine was aged in oak barrels, 20% new. Beautifully-balanced with ripe dark berry, grilled herbs, earthy florals, minty and spicy notes on the palate matched with good acidity for food. Tannins are structured. Cellar for three to five years or decant two hours prior to pouring with grilled game sausages, meaty or lentil stews. Drink: 2020-2024. 37911 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. March 19, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Fitou Grenache Carignan 2018, Fitou, Midi A.P., France: Rich, spicy and full-bodied with ripe plum, cherry and anise flavours on the palate. The vineyard for this Fitou wine lies between the mountains of Corbières and the lakes and beaches along the Mediterranean coastline in southern France and the Grenache-based and Carignan robust red is a full expression of this terroir. Drink: 2020-2025. 403683 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2019, Monterey County, California, United States: Talbott Kali Hart 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from estate grown grapes sourced from the Monterey County wine region. Dry, full-bodied, rich and concentrated with ripe cherry, raspberry, cedar brush spice and citrus zest flavours zesty on the palate. Tannins are firm and chewy. Needs a bit of time to mellow and marry, try after 2024. Drink: 2024-2029. 317693 14.20% D 750 mL  $34.95 Score: 94/100. January 7, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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