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Ruca Malen Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied and luscious Malbec with aromas of dark fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 482778 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2019, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor 2019 is a vegan-friendly Shiraz produced from grapes sourced from Langhorne Creek, South Australia. Fruity with dark plum, earthy violets, ripe raspberry supple and rounded on the palate, tannins are dusty textured. Drinking at peak now, it's a perfect pairing to roast beef dinner. Drink: 2024-2029. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. March 16, 2024 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2014, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Great value Chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian Chardonnay. Drink: 2014-2018. 711556 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2005, Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, France Drink: 2007-2011. 259721 13% D 750 mL  $18.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Louis Jadot Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2008, Burgundy, France: Round, smooth and medium-bodied with a satin texture. Terrific mouth-watering action makes you want to eat many things with this wine. Beautifully balanced, and a bargain for Burgundy. Drink: 2008-2014. 162073 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.60 Score: 89/100. June 6, 2011 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Château De Treviac Arnaud Sié 2010, A.P., Corbières, Midi, France: A luscious, smoky, full-bodied blend of syrah and grenache at a terrific price. Black pepper and fleshy black plums. Velvet texture. Awesome! Drink: 2013-2016. 670505 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. March 30, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères, Prop.-Récolt. 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This, my friends, is your party wine. It's dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2014, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2017-2020. 224592 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Modus Toscana Ruffino 2011, Tuscany, Italy    $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Paolo Conterno Riva Del Bric Barolo 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: The 2012 vintage of the Italian red wine Barolo Riva del Bric underwent a short maceration period of 15 days during which the grapes soaked on their skins for colour and flavour. The Barolo Riva del Bric offers a great way to get familiar with this style of robust Italian red wine as it's very well-made. Dark fruit, violets, truffles and smoke. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2015-2023. 172783 14.50% XD 750 mL  $59.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Grassy and smoky and absolutely great! This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is an outstanding value, and a favourite of many lovers of this genre. Refreshing, crisp and clean with aromas of lime, white grapefruit and citrus zest. Drink: 2014-2016. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand: A vibrant Sauvignon Blanc with a crisp, lime-fresh nose and racy acidity on the palate that's perfect for seafood. Notes of grapefruit and fresh herbs on the finish makes this a terrific chilled aperitif as well. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2018. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. October 30, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Opens with seductive black fleshy plums, blackberries and blackcurrants wrapped in mocha and smoke. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific balance and mouth-watering action. Great for hearty meat dishes and when you want to be good to yourself. Drink: 2013-2016. 656561 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak with a full-bodied weight. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and cedar smoke. Polished tannins. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Joel Gott Wines Merlot 2015, California, United States: A terrific, robust and mouth-watering Californian Merlot with a satin smooth, supple texture and full-bodied weight. Fleshy ripe red berries on the nose and palate. Perfect for grilled meats and lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 479121 13.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 28, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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