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Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Colchagua Valley DO, Chile: Deeply concentrated and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet with aromas of fleshy black plums and some eucalyptus. This winery practises sustainable dry farming. This wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2024-2030. 322586 14% XD 750 mL  $21.00 Score: 90/100. November 30, 2024 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Arboleda Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Valley Wine Region in Chile, a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon with juicy black currant, earthy, spicy and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Tannins are grippy and there is good acidity for food. Good now better in 2021. Drink: 2021-2026. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. January 21, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
San Felice Chianti Classico 2017, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A solid, structured Chianti Classico produced from mostly Sangiovese wine grapes. Earthy, savoury and bright with dark cherry, berry, violets and savoury herb flavours on the palate finishing with dusty tannins and great acidity for food. Pair with a meat-lover's pizza. Drink: 2020-2035. 282996 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 13, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Burgo Viejo Crianza 2016, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: An excellent value and robust Rioja Viejo Crianza under $20. A full-bodied 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano red wine blend rich with black cherry, plum, blackberry, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak spice flavours on the palate. Pair with sharp cheeses and jamon Iberico. Drink: 2020-2025. 168815 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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