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St. Hallett Faith Shiraz 2007, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: You can depend on this juicy red, year after year. Lip-smacking delicious with a core of blackberry pleasure. Pour some more please. 980631 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. March 20, 2010 Full Review
The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2016-2022. 66738 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Clare Valley, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Minty coolness on the nose of this gorgeous Australian red wine is flooded by fleshy blackberry richness on the palate. A hedonist's wine to fill the senses. Full-bodied and smooth Cabernet Sauvignon. Finishes with dried herbs, tobacco leaves and cedar brush. Very satisfying, especially at this price. Pair with ribeye steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 142398 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. March 3, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2014, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Zesty acidity on the palate keeps this big Chardonnay balanced. Big honkin’ chardonnay with attractive aromas of green apples and toasty oak. Full-bodied richness with a smoky seductive weave throughout. This wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the cool climate region of Chile's Casablanca Valley that's temperature-moderated by the ocean. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 390203 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Remo Farina Montecorna Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Smoky black fruit on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, savoury and delicious. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2017-2022. 56267 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
13 Vecchie Viti Prosecco Superiore Docg (Ruggeri) 2013, Veneto, Italy  416362 12% XD 750 mL  $37.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review
Bostavan Bastardo Magaraci 2014, Moldova Drink: 2016-2018. 13% D 750 mL  $20.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Chardonnay - Estancia Estate Reserve 1998, United States  12%  750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Rodney Strong Vineyards Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Juicy and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay, with a great balance between toasty oak and fleshy pear fruit aromas. Finishes with apple, baking spices and guava. Try it with roast turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 275552 13.50% D 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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