Argento Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Argento’s Reserva Malbec offers unbelievable value. The purple-coloured 2008 features ripe raspberry, black cherry and sandalwood aromas, leading to a medium full body featuring more ripe berry fruit flavours and hints of cocoa, supported by mild tannins. Toasty oak notes are prominent on the medium-long finish. My note: Simple and full-bodied with black fruit. 135160 13% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 85/100. November 7, 2009
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Kacaba Vineyards Gypsy Red 2011, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2012-2015. 215046 13% D 750 mL $11.95. January 1, 2011
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Flat Rock Twisted White 2010, V.Q.A. Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A medium- to full-bodied white with ripe tree fruit and just the right amount of oak. Drink: 2012-2015. 273292 12% D 375 mL $9.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2012
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Cusumano Nero D'avola 2010, Sicily, Italy: Love it! Uniquely delicious and rich with layers of full-bodied black fruit and plush texture. Incredible price. Drink: 2011-2013. 143164 14% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2012
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Casal Thaulero Sangiovese 2010, Chieti IGP, Italy: A rustic, full-bodied, generously oaked red with black fruit notes and mouth-watering acidity. Cries out for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2011-2013. 588996 13% D 750 mL $6.95 Score: 84/100. January 3, 2012
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Venetia Masi Modello Delle Venezie I.G.T. Rosé 2009, Vénétie, Italy 750 mL $13.45. March 1, 2012
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Ogio Primitivo 2008, Puglia, Italy: Fantastic value! Rich, war, ripe notes of blackberries and black cherries. Mocha and light smoke with full-bodied goodness. 86421 13% 750 mL $8.85 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2009
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Mateus Sogrape Signature Regional Blended Red 2008, Douro, Portugal 308643 12.40% 750 mL $8.95. July 25, 2008
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Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2005, Rioja, Spain: Old World finesse with mature aromas of leather and cigar box. Some dried herbs and pleasantly bitter cherries. Drink: 2008-2015. 144493 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.30 Score: 87/100. September 2, 2009
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Red Truck Pinot Noir 2009, United States 13% . March 1, 2012
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