Domaine Tournon Mathilda M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2011, Victoria, Australia: Loaded with black pepper, dark spice and intrigue on the nose of this beguiling, full-bodied red wine. Once again, Chapoutier over delivers no matter where he makes wine in the world. This is an incredible price. Dark fruit and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 327395 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 7, 2014
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Sister's Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, meaty, savoury and mouth-watering. An awesome full-bodied Australian red wine with fleshy dark red and black fruit aromas. Not too heavy, just right. Meaty dishes please. Great price. Finishes with great complexity and concentration of flavour. Pair with spring lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 360636 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Don't Hesitate Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Charred black fruit with lots of toasty oak and mocha on the nose and palate. Pair with brontosaurus burgers. 434159 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. January 31, 2016
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Indomita Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile 434191 14% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 11, 2016
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Montes Limited Selection Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours made this full-bodied red wine so seductive. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. There's a terrific spice-infused finish wrapped in cedar smoke. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2017. 256685 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016
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Matané Primitivo 2013, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Lusciously ripe black fruit with black cherry liqueur and dark spice. Full-bodied and smooth and juicy. Perfect for roast beef or brisket. Drink: 2014-2018. 434290 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2016
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Tenuta Rocca Barbera D'alba 2012, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy 427583 13.50% XD 750 mL $63.30. January 11, 2016
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Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Rustic and robust with toasty oak. smoke and tart wild blackberry. According to the label, Delheim has been a pioneer in the South African wine industry since 1951. okay. Pair this with an historic (epic?) slab of beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 981357 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. June 7, 2014
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Breca Old Vines Garnacha 2010, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Root beer and mocha on the nose of this full-bodied, generously oak red wine made from Garnacha grapes harvested from hillside vineyards 3,000 feet above sea level. Finished with black raspberry liqueur. Perfect for grilled pork chops or blackened chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 122779 15.50% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2014
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