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Mascota UnĂ¡nime Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina: Mascota UnĂ¡nime 2017 Malbec is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the Mendoza wine region. Dry, medium-bodied, elegant and graceful with ripe blackberry, citrus zest and savoury herb flavours fresh and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2026. 24862 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 94/100. January 7, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: Terrific full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with fleshy ripe black plums and a savoury juiciness. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2019. 694208 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Fumanelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2017, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Fumanelli 2017 Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico is a silky, smooth and rich Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella red wine blend. An elegant Amarone, vibrant on the palate with liquid dark cherry, raspberry, dark berry, tobacco leaf, anise spice and savoury herb flavours. Tannins are ripe and juicy. The Fumanelli family have been growing grapes and producing wine from their estate in the heart of Valpolicella since 1470. Drink: 2022-2029. 475053 16% D 750 mL  $64.95 Score: 92/100. December 3, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2018, Swartland, South Africa: Excellent value for this robust, smooth South African red wine. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2019-2022. 595280 14.60% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Goats do Roam Shiraz blend 2018, Paarl, South Africa  6002291000435 14%   $12.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Cathedral Cellar KWV Pinotage 2018, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: KWV Cathedral Cellar 2018 Pinotage is a savoury Western Cape red, fragrant with aromas of charcuterie, ripe dark cherry and smoky Madagascar vanilla. Savoury and full on the palate with ripe dark plum, dark cherry, smoked meat, mocha, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Wine grapes are sourced from the Darling, Stellenbosch and Swartland wine regions. Drink: 2023-2025. 99267 13.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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