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Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2018, Epiphany Vineyard, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: a well-priced juicy Shiraz with ripe blackberry, red berry jam, plum, cocoa, savoury herbs and toasted nut flavours on the palate, generous and soft with ripe tannins. Easy-to-enjoy with burgers and ribs. Drink: 2021-2025. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Richard Hamilton Little Road Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Produced by Richard Hamilton, a bright and lifted medium-plus-bodied Shiraz, fragrant with fresh black fruits, spicy, minty, chocolate and savoury flavours on the palate. Tannins are ripe. Drink or hold. Drink: 2020-2026. 16056 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 24, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Wakefield Winery Pinot Noir 2018, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-plus-bodied and excellent value under $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah. Look for ripe red berry, strawberry, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled striploin steaks. Drink: 2021-2024. 197392 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: From the Coonawarra wine region, Penley Phoenix 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is so aromatic with blueberry, blackberry, earthy and minty aromas. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied with medium-acidity and a mouthful of dark plum, savoury herb, red cherry and black pepper flavours finishing on a mineral note. Tannins are structured. Pour with grilled meats. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2038. 639575 14.80% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness of Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2018, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Of McLaren Vale 2018 is a rich and vibrant Shiraz. Dry, full-bodied and spicy with smoky, rich dark fruit, dark chocolate, mint, vanilla, cedar and pepper spice flavours supple on the palate. Crazy value under $22. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2030. 357475 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. July 9, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz Grenache 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Rolf Binder Halliwell 2017 is a great value, dry, full-bodied and plushy blend of 75% Shiraz and 25% Grenache. Lots of plummy, dark cherry, fresh mushroom, toasted nut and spicy notes on this wine. Beautifully balanced and finishing long with supple tannins. Great now and for the next three years. Pour with grilled Portobello mushrooms. Drink: 2021-2024. 27318 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 9, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Château Hyot Réserve 2018, Castillon Côtes De Bordeaux, Bordeaux A.C., France: Château Hyot Reserve 2018 is a great value Castillon, Côtes De Bordeaux red wine blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc. Look for ripe dark cherry, red currant, dried florals, dried tobacco leaf, anise, clove and toasty oak spice velvety and lingering on the palate. Tannins are polished and rounded. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2028. 14667 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Vidal Pinot Noir 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Vidal 2019 Pinot Noir is so focussed and bright with blue florals, dark cherry, anise and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, vibrant, smooth and supple on the palate. A fantastic value PN at $20 from New Zealand. Pour with lamb chops from the grill. Drink: 2021-2025. 595546 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

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