Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo's Signature 2016 Malbec is rich and juicy with blueberry-blackberry pie aromas with a touch of smoke on the nose. With great acidity for food, ripe black fruit, oak, full bodied and structured tannins pair this one with barbeque fare. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2026. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018
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La Posta Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina: Produced by Laura Cantena, La Posta Pizzella Family 2020 Malbec is fragrant with blackberry, blueberry, earthy violets, dark spices, savoury herb aromas and silky on the palate. The wine is medium-plus-bodied, balanced with fresh acidity and tannins are pleasantly chewy. Great value at $17. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2024. 166298 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2022
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Peter Lehmann The Barossan Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: From the Peter Lehmann group, The Barossan 2019 Shiraz is a full-bodied, mouthful of dark cherry, blueberry, mocha, mint, dark spices and savoury herb flavours plushy on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2022-2029. 522235 14.90% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. June 29, 2022
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Carmel Road Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California, United States: Carmel Road 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep red in the glass, smooth and vibrant with ripe dark plum, raspberry, dark cherry finishing long and savoury. Easy to enjoy, pour with gourmet burgers from the grill. Drink: 2022-2025. 22876 13.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022
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