Trapiche Pure Black Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: A lip-smacking, delicious Argentine red wine made from the country's most iconic red grape Malbec. This wine is 100% unoaked, so the fleshy black plum and fruit character shows through. It's full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Great value for this price. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2020-2023. 462861 14% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021
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Wayne Gretzky Estates Niagara Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: The 2020 Gretzky Rosé is a vibrant blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio. Notes of field berries and a touch of spice. Zesty and crisp and mouth-watering. Pair this with crab cakes, gazpacho, cold cuts and charcuterie. Drink: 2021-2022. 14870 12% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2021
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Luna Estate Pinot Noir 2016, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: From Martinborough, North Island, Luna Estate 2016 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied with ripe raspberry, cherry, baking spice, earthy and savoury fine herb flavours on the palate. Lovely and easy to enjoy. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 17544 12.50% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2021
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Castillo De Almansa Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Almansa, Spain: A robust, rustic Spanish red wine with dark berries and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 270363 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 26, 2017
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Stave & Steel Canadian Whisky Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian Cabernet that's aged in Canadian whisky barrels. Aromas of fleshy ripe black fruit and smoke. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2023. 13733 15.50% D 750 mL $21.05 Score: 91/100. July 8, 2021
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7 Deadly Old Vine Zinfandel 2017, Lodi, California, United States: A robust, blockbuster Californian Zinfandel with aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, spice and smoke. Supple and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 59311 15% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. February 11, 2021
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Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017
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