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Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for grilled meats and hard cheeses. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza, Argentina, Argentina: A blockbuster Argentine red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape from vines planted in 1960. Aromas of dark fruit, cigar box, mocha and smoke. Full-bodied with a great finish. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2018-2022. 568865 15% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. October 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Glenlofty Go Shiraz 2017, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: Glenlofty Go 2017 is a great value Shiraz at $19 from the Pyrenees wine region in Victoria. Fragrant and fruity with dark plum, ripe cherry, anise and roasted nut flavours on the palate, the wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied, and finishes long and silky with supple fine-grained tannins. At its best now through 2027. Drink: 2024-2027. 16235 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. September 21, 2024 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Henry of Pelham Winery Cabernet Merlot 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Round, voluptuous and full-bodied Cabernet-Merlot blend from Niagara. Aromas of black fleshy ripe fruit and some spice. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013-2017. 504241 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 6, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Cave Spring Cellars Gewurztraminer 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A floral, spiced Gewurztraminer with lots of mouth-filling luscious layers. Concentrated and complex. Pair with curried dishes. Drink: 2017-2018. 302059 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2015, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Juicy, fleshy, ripe cherry berry aromas and flavours on this delicious medium-bodied Chilean Pinot Noir. Amazingly great price. Drink: 2017-2020. 37937 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Antu Syrah 2016, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Produced by Viña MontGras, this Chilean Syrah has fleshy black fruit and spices. Pair with BBQ ribs. The vines are planted at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level in volcanic soils and they face north on steep slopes. Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black and sweet purple plums and dark spices on the finish of this Chilean red wine made from Syrah grapes. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2024. 675371 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 3, 2018 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Tessellae Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2015, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.C., France: Loads of fleshy black and purple plums on the nose and palate with cracked black pepper on the finish. Staggeringly great for the price. The 2015 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2020. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Storia Antica Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2016, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: The 2016 vintage of Storia Antica (translates to ancient history) is a great value Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore from the Veneto wine region, with rich dark fruit, smoky and toasty on the palate. Generous oak is well woven with rich black fruit, mocha and dark chocolate. Savoury, dark and delicious with full-bodied weight and incredible concentration of flavour. Long finish. Great wine. Well-structured and balanced with supple tannins, this is a comfort wine and a perfect pairing to slow-braised beef ribs and rich meat dishes. Drink: 2018-2024. 273672 14% D 750 mL  $18.25 Score: 91/100. May 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Vicente Faria Animus 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A terrific value for this price! A full-bodied, smooth, supple, juicy Portuguese red wine that's a blend of local grapes. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and smoke. Mouth-watering acidity for a tangy meat or tomato sauce. Drink: 2018-2021. 535641 13% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Long Wines Finca Monica Tempranillo 2016, Rioja, Spain: A juicy, full-bodied Spanish red wine with aromas of fleshy ripe purple and black plums and toasty oak. Made from the Graciano grape. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2018-2024. 574368 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. August 4, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Anciano 7 Year Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2008, Valdepenas, Spain: Dark chocolate, mocha and toasty oak on the nose of this full-bodied Spanish red wine made from the Tempranillo grape. Pair with lamb and rosemary. This wine is aged for at least 18 months in oak barrels to add vanilla spice notes. Drink: 2010-2018. 464214 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 5, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
14 Hands Merlot 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: The vines for this terrific Merlot are planted at the southern limit of the Yakima Valley in the foothills of Washington state's Horse Heaven Hills wine region. This wine is bursting with fleshy ripe black plums, cherry and mocha. The horses on the label are a tribute to the wild horses that once roamed the Hose Heaven Hills. They were approximately 14 hands tall: small but sturdy and strong, known for their unbridled strength and freedom. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 463000  13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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