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Fabre Montmayou Reserva Malbec 2022, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2025-2031. 261867 14% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 16, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Zuccardi Serie A Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Zuccardi Serie A 2022 Malbec is a dry, medium-plus-bodied red with grapes sourced from several vineyards in the Uco Valley, including San José, Los Árboles, Tupungato, El Peral, Gualtallary, Vista Flore and La Consulta. Fresh and fragrant with potpourri, blueberry, mulberry, dark cherry, wild herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice flavours, it is balanced with fresh acidity for food. Tannins are fine-grained and structured. A great value Malbec at $19 to enjoy through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 167619 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 5, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Alamos Malbec 2020, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza wine region, Alamos Seleccion 2020 Malbec is great value at $19. Fresh and fragrant with aromas of ripe red and dark berries, baking and dried sweet tobacco spice concentrated on the palate, this Argentinean Malbec is medium-bodied with very approachable velvety, fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold. Drink: 2024-2026. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 19, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Trivento Malbec 2022, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Trivento Private Reserve 2022 is a great value Argentinean Malbec at $18. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and vegan-friendly, it is as enticing on the nose as it is on the palate with fresh violets, fine herb, fennel and brambleberry aromas and flavours with a subtle spicy and dark chocolate finish. Tannins are chalky-textured and elegant. Enjoy it with chops from the grill through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 38142 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 92/100. October 19, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz 2022, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2024-2033. 20884 14.90% XD 750 mL  $22.95. November 16, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
MontGras Antu Single Vineyard Carmenère 2022, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, D.O., Chile: From Peumo, Cachapoal Valley, wine region, MontGras Antu Single Vineyard 2022 Carmenère is great value at $20. Produced from grapes sourced from the Las Cabras parcel in Peumo known to produce fleshy and plushy Chilean reds. Look for ripe dark cherry, plum, fine herbs and the typical green leafy notes this varietal has to offer. The wine was aged in foudres and neutral oak barrels. Nice now, better in 2025 as the wine continues to evolve and begins to show its very best. Enjoy it through 2029. Drink: 2025-2029. 632752 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 19, 2024 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Falernia Pedriscal Single Vineyard Carmenère Reserva 2020, Elqui Valley, Chile: Drink: 2024-2030. 37793 13.80% XD 750 mL  $22.95. November 16, 2024 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Tarapacá 2022, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: Tarapacá Gran Reserva 2022 Anniversary 150 Edition celebrates the winery's 150th anniversary of producing wines with a focus on Maipo Valley vineyards. This dry, medium-plus-bodied and vibrant red wine blend is made up of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, and 2% Cabernet Franc produced from grapes sourced from estate-owned vineyards surrounding the Tarapacá winery in Isla de Maipo. Fresh with dark berry, plum, fine herb and juicy fruity on the palate, tannins are firm and grippy. Feed it a well-marbled steak from the grill! Drink: 2024-2029. 37868 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. October 19, 2024 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Bastide Miraflors Vielles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2021, Côtes Du Roussillon, Roussillon A.P., France: Drink: 2024-2027. 320499 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 16, 2024 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2020, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.P., France: Drink: 2024-2027. 297317 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. November 16, 2024 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve Gewurztraminer 2022, Alsace A.C., France: From the Alsace wine region, Pierre Sparr Grande Réserve 2022 Gewurztraminer is perfumed with rose petals, lychee fruit, grapefruit zest and subtle spicy flavours on this classic and classy off-dry Gew from the Alsace wine region. Great value at $21, enjoy it through 2026. Drink: 2024-2025. 747600 13.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. October 19, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Fanti Brunello di Montalcino 2019, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Drink: 2024-2039. 20518 14% XD 750 mL. November 16, 2024 Best Beef Wine Full Review
San Polo Rubio 2021, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: From the Tuscany wine region, San Polo Rubio 2021 is a fragrant and spicy, dry, medium-plus-bodied 85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc red wine blend. Juicy and focussed on the palate with red currant, dark cherry, citrus zest, anise spice and cocoa flavours that linger on, it is ready to drink now through 2028. Drink: 2024-2028. 216275 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 19, 2024 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Casale del Giglio Cesanese 2021, Lazio I.G.T., Italy: Drink: 2024-2028. 498188 13% D 750 mL  $19.95. November 16, 2024 Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Zaccagnini Tralcetto Pinot Grigio 2023, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo I.G.T., Italy: Drink: 2024-2026. 527622 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. November 16, 2024 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Babich Black Label 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is great value at $22. Produced from sustainably grown estate grapes, this SB is highly addictive! Dry, medium-bodied, elegant, stylish and concentrated with Meyer lemon, ripe peach, tropical fruits, some gooseberry and fresh basil flavours, it has a salivatingly long finish on a stony mineral and briny note. Balanced and beautifully crafted, chill and enjoy it through 2027. Drink: 2024-2027. 9142 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 94/100. October 19, 2024 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Invivo X Sjp Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island wine region, Invivo X Sjp 2022 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied, supple and seductive with dark cherry compote, dried herbs, nut, and fresh earthy mushroom flavours velvety on the palate, it is a beautifully balanced PN to enjoy now through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 39492 14% D 750 mL  $27.95 Score: 95/100. October 19, 2024 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand: From Wairarapa, North Island, Matahiwi Estate 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably grown grapes. Fresh and fragrant with tropical fruits, ripe red apple, peach, fresh herbs and grapefruit zest flavours, it lingers on a fine herb and stony mineral note. This is a juicy, mouth-watering, rich and fruity SB. Chill and enjoy it through 2026. Drink: 2024-2026. 402677 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.55 Score: 92/100. October 5, 2024 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Allan Scott Pinot Gris 2023, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2024-2026. 12683 12.60% D 750 mL  $21.95. November 16, 2024 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Radford Dale Vinum 2022 is a vegan-friendly Chenin Blanc produced from sustainably grown grapes from 40-plus year old bush vines. Look for rich ripe pear, melon, stone fruit and soft orange citrus flavours on this zesty and expressive Chenin. Amazing value at $20, enjoy it now through 2026. Drink: 2024-2027. 13338 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. October 5, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Drink: 2024-2030. 922443 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. November 16, 2024 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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