La Linda Private Selection Old Vines Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark, brooding Argentine red wine made from the classic Malbec grape. Aromas of ripe blackberries, black plums, black pepper and smoke. The vines are planted at 960 metres above sea level in the Andes Ridge of the Mendoza region. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 507442 13.70% D 750 mL $17.00 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2020
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Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Shiraz, South Australia, Australia 419986 14% 750 mL $19.95. January 1, 2015
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Santa Rita Secret Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Chile 16186 13.50% 750 mL $20.00. January 1, 2020
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Mission de Picpus Malbec 2018, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: From Les Vignobles Saint-Didier Parnac, Mission de Picpus 2018 is a bright Malbec from the Cahors wine region in Southwest France. Look for bright and juicy dark berry, wild herb and spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a mixed grill. Drink: 2021-2024. 10573 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 6, 2021
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Casa Vinicola Botter Doppio Passo Primitivo Salento 2020, Puglia, Italy 255190 13% 750 mL $10.05. March 1, 2012
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Passo Del Sud Appassimento 2016, Puglia, Italy: A juicy, full-bodied Italian red wine made using the appassimento method of repassing the wine.
Concentrated black cherry liqueur flavours. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2016-2019. 520254 14% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. February 26, 2018
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Doppio Passo Primitivo Salento, Puglia, Italy 255190 13% 750 mL $10.05. March 1, 2012
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Cusumano Syrah 2017, Sicily IGT, Italy: A robust, smooth, richly textured red wine from southern Italy. This Sicilian Syrah punches well above its weight. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 145490 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. December 16, 2019
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Bodegas Piqueras El Abuelo Organic Tempranillo Monastrell Almansa, Almansa, Spain 524520 14% 750 mL $9.95. January 1, 2017
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