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Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Coffee, mocha and espresso on a black fruit layers of full-bodied goodness. Smoky to the finish. Ideal breakfast wine. Drink: 2012-2015. 657601 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 13, 2012 Full Review
Barwick White Label Pinot Noir, West Australia, Australia  215194 14%  750 mL  $10.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: A savoury and juicy cabernet sauvignon with aromas of fleshy black plums and blackberries. A full-bodied red wine that's smooth and imminently gulpable. Dark red in the glass, mouth-filling in the palate. Finishes with smoke and spice. Great with pizza. Drink: 2013-2016. 18721 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
09 Cotes Du Rhone Vil. Rasteau La Domeliere (Cave, Rhone, France  222927 14.50%  750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Château Les Hauts De Palette Élevé En Fût De Chêne (Charles Yung Et Fils) Meritage 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, France: Blockbuster bargain Bordeaux! Wow. Mocha dark chocolate with toasty oak and black fruit. Balanced, rich and deep. I dare you to find a better Bordeaux at this price. Drink: 2013-2018. 297267 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Château Haut Beyzac Cuvée O'peyrat Meritage 2009, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: A full-bodied red wine with robust layers and depth. Aromas of black fruit, smoke, oak and tar in this blend of merlot (60%) and cabernet sauvignon (40%).The quality designation for this wine is AC and it's made by a family of independent wine growers in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. Great price. Drink: 2015-2019. 362020 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. January 4, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Bricco Dei Guazzi Barbera D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Tarry black and brooding with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, black licorice and pepper. Full-bodied with lots of layers of flavour that can stand up to bold meaty dishes. A pleasantly bitter and refreshing finish. Complex and satisfying. Drink: 2013-2016. 181495 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Storia Antica Valpolicella Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Drink: 2013-2017. 273672 13% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. February 2, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Storia Antica Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Vibrant and juicy with black cherry liqueur aromas. Big acidity on the palate cries out for food, especially hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2016. 273672 13% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Zonin Chianti Docg, Tuscany, Italy  146944 13%  750 mL  $10.05. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Barahonda Sin Madera Monastrell 2011, Yecla D.O., Spain: Big sweet purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Smooth and full-bodied. Black and red licorice on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 366823 15% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 22, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Cherry-berry festival for your mouth. Lively, medium- to full-bodied and silky. Bring it -- to my house pls. Drink: 2012-2016. 317221 14.50% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review

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