Yellow Tail Shiraz 2015, New South Wales, Australia: Smoky and toasty on the nose with fleshy ripe blackberries on the palate. Smooth and robust. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2018. 624544 13.50% MD 750 mL $13.00 Score: 86/100. February 7, 2017
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[yellow tail] Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A robust Australian Cabernet with delicious flavours of ripe blackberries and plums and some dark pepper. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2018. 621623 13.50% MD 750 mL $10.95 Score: 86/100. February 7, 2017
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[yellow tail] Merlot 2015, South Australia, Australia: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging on this Australian Merlot. Flavours of blackberry and dark plums. Pair with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2015-2018. 625350 13.50% MD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 85/100. February 7, 2017
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Santa Carolina Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Chile: Full-bodied Chilean Cabernet, with a medium tannins on the palate. Decant 1 hour. Aromas of blackened fruit and toasty oak and smoke. The grapes for this wine grow on old vines in the winery's Miraflores Estate vineyard. Finishes with cedar and cigar box. Pair with a bolognese sauce. Drink: 2018-2022. 275925 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018
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La Vieille Ferme 2016, Cotes Du Ventoux, Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, rustic, robust southern French red wine blend. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 263640 13% D 750 mL $13.85 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018
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