Familia Schroeder Alpataco Pinot Noir 2019, Patagonia, Argentina: From Patagonia, Alpataco 2019 Pinot Noir is fresh with bright cherry, blueberry, cinnamon, nutmeg and toasty oak notes smooth and well-defined on the palate. Nicely done, nicely balanced and a nice price at $15. Lightly chill and enjoy with turkey burgers. Drink: 2021-2024. 19386 13.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. September 30, 2021
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Château Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2018, Côtes du Roussillon A.P., France: Saint-Roch 2018 is an excellent value, full-bodied Syrah and Grenache wine blend under $17 from old vines over 60 years of age. A tasty GSM from the Côtes-De-Roussillon wine region. Rich with dark fruit, savoury and supple on the palate with ripe blueberry, dark cherry, wild herbs and smoky spicy flavours. Drink: 2021-2026. 195107 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 30, 2021
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Tommasi Graticcio Appassionato 2018, Italy: A medium-bodied, vibrant Corvina, Rondinella and Merlot red wine blend made in a similar method as Amarone wines. Concentrated with spicy dried fruit, dark cherry, ripe plum, savoury herb and nutty flavours rich on the palate. "Graticcio" is the term for the traditional bamboo racks used for air-drying grapes after the harvest; a technique that concentrates the flavours in the grapes. Drink: 2020-2028. 338939 12.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2021
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Barahonda Carro 2019, Yecla D.O., Spain: Señorío De Barahonda Carro 2019 is a fantastic value Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot red wine blend under $14 from the Yecla D.O. Dry and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, dark plum, tart cherry, smoky spicy flavours plushy on the palate and balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2024. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022
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