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Chateau De Panigon Meritage 2010, Medoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: Firm grip on the palate of this Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Tastes almost Rhone-like in it's depth and concentration of black raspberry and cedar brush flavour. Finishes with oak spice, smoke and pencil led. Great value. Decant 2 hours and enjoy with a rare steak or hard cheeses. Drink: 2016-2020. 348250 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 26, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Tomaresca Trentangeli Trentangeli 2014, Puglia D.O.C., Italy: Loaded with black fruit, dark spice and meaty notes. This full-bodied southern Italian red wine was oak aged and is a great wine for the cellar. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2022. 435529 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 15, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Sartori Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: An extraordinary wine for the price! Wowsers. Mocha and smoke wrap around fleshy black plums. Voluptuous and luxurious, with full-bodied weight and a rich texture. The Sartori 2012 Valpolicella Classico Superiore offers lots of pleasure in the glass. Full-bodied with attractive aromas of dark fruit, spice and smoke. Perfect for tomato and meat sauces or hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2016-2020. 473157 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Burgo Viejo Crianza 2012, Rioja D.O.C., Spain: This robust Spanish red wine is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano from the heart of the Rioja region. Lots of juicy, mouth-watering aromas wild blackberry and blackcurrant. Terrific value for this classic red wine that has the depth and richness of cherry liqueur flavours, but is bone dry. Full-bodied and tasty with a velvet texture. Pair with rack of lamb. Yes please! Drink: 2016-2020. 168815 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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