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99 Silvaner Kab Eibelstd Kapellenberg (Gwf)  723882 . January 1, 2011 Full Review
Montepulciano D'abruzzo - La Quercia, Italy  13%  750 mL  $31.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Chianti Palagetto Chianti Colli Senesi 2014, Chianti, Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 560340 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: From the Abruzzo wine region, Zaccagnini Tralcetto 2019 Montepulciano D'abruzzo is excellent value at $18. Produced from 100% Montepulciano, the wine is rich, robust and structured. Look for ripe dark plum, cherry, blackberry, smoked meat and dark spice flavours on the palate. Pour with Pecorino and smoked cheeses. Wine grower Marcello Zaccagnini founded this winery in 1978. Drink: 2022-2026. 396382 12.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 29, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Doppio Passo Primitivo 2021, Puglia I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2022-2024. 23760 13% D 750 mL  $10.95. May 11, 2022 Full Review
Silk & Spice Red Blend 2015, Portugal, Portugal Drink: 2015-2017. 533307 13% MD 750 mL  $16.00. January 1, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Casa Santos Lima Companhia Das Vinhas Rosé Blend 2020, Lisboa, Portugal Drink: 2021-2023. 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.35. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ménage à Trois Silk Red Blend 2018, California, United States: Smooth, supple and seductive with aromas and flavours of fleshy sweet cherries and mocha. This is truly liquid silk, with a sprinkling of cinnamon dust. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2021-2025. 462853 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Lapis Luna Zinfandel 2020, Mendocino, North Coast, California, United States: From Mendocino, North Coast, California, Lapis Luna Pauli Ranch 2020 is a full-bodied, juicy Zinfandel with 20% Sangiovese added to the mix giving the berry fruity wine an added dimension of tart cherry and pepper spice flavours zesty on the palate. Produced from grapes sourced from the Pauli Ranch, Mendocino, North Coast wine regions in California. "Lapis Luna" is Latin for "stone and moon" and is about the relationship between the earth (stone), the moon (luna) and as well as a nod to this producer's reach-for-the-moon attitude of exploring and finding undiscovered California vineyard sites. Drink: 2022-2025. 17264 14.30% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 89/100. September 10, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Ménage à Trois Silk 2017, California, United States: A smooth, supple, full-bodied Californian red wine blend of Pinot Noir, Malbec and Petit Sirah. Lusciously rich and ripe with fleshy sweet black plums and berries. Finishes with dark chocolate and mocha. Perfect for Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2019. 462853 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 11, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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