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Crios Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: An absolutely incredible wine for the money! Juicy, savoury and delicious: full-bodied with rich layers of ripe plums, blackberry and other dark fruits. Superb craftsmanship! Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 640979 14% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Petite Ruche 2012, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: Gorgeous black cherry liqueur aromas run through the heart of this savoury, chewy, bone-dry Rhone red. Full-bodied and bursting to tell you who it is and where it came from: no mistaking its identity from the Rhone Valley. Chapoutier is a name you can trust. Complex, layered and delicious. Pair with rack of lamb. Drink: 2014-2019. 264655 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. November 22, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Rotllán Torra Vina D'alta Qualitat 2010, Priorato D.O.C., Spain: This Spanish Crianza is savoury and juicy with great complexity and depth. Smooth and full-bodied with lusciously ripe and fleshy dark berries. If you haven't tried many wines from the Priorat region of Spain, this is a great place to start. This wine needs no coaxing out of the glass. Decant for 1-2 hours. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 267989 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 8, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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