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Deakin Estate Shiraz 2008, Australia Victoria, Australia  560821 13.50%  750 mL  $12.95. July 20, 2008 Full Review
#05 Run Rig Barossa (Torbreck Vintners) 2005, South Australia, Australia  97204 14.50% XD 750 mL  $249.00. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Big acidity but keep going and a world of cherry happiness shall be made known to you. Fleshy and satin, pleasure and friction. Medium- to full-bodied. Drink: 2012-2016. 282673 13% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Full Review
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied and balanced with lovely aromas of green apple, smoke and butter. Lovely stonefruit on the finish along with some toasty oak. Knock your socks off with this lovely chardonnay! Drink: 2013-2016. 468728 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Peter Lehmann, Layers Red 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2019. 11676461 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Elderton, Shiraz 2011, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2019. 10955126 14% XD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Jacob's Creek Moscato 2013, Australia  265157 7.50% S 750 mL  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Shiraz Penfolds Grange 1994, Australia   750 mL  $293.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pinot noir Windy Peak De Bortoli Yarra Valley 2011, Port Phillip, Australia   750 mL  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Brokenwood, Sémillon 2010, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia Drink: 2014-2014. 657726 10.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pirramimma, Petit Verdot 2010, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2022. 365378 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Kilikanoon Wines Kilikanoon,The Lackey Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2024. 14% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Domaine Terlato Et Chapoutier, Shiraz lieu dit Malakoff 2006, Victoria, Australia Drink: 2014-2024. 14% XD  $39.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Riesling Château Tanunda Grand Barossa 2012, Barossa, Australia   750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Robert Oatley Wines Chardonnay 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2022. 350900 13% XD 750 mL  $23.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Small Gully Mr.Black's Concoction Shiraz/Viognier 2004, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2024. 15% XD  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. The grapes for this robust red wine come from vines 100 years old. The wine is open-fermented with wild yeast, then aged 18 months in French oak barrels, and is not fined nor filtered. Try is with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2013-2017. 167189 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 15, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Treasury Wine Estates Penfolds, Grange Bin 95 2001, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2029. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $800.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tamar Ridge Kayena Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2011, Tasmania, Australia Drink: 2014-2017. 411512 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alkoomi, Sémillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Frankland River, South West Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2016. 12% XD 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2012-2020. 925453 14% D 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pirramimma Stock's Hill Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2012, Australia: Fantastic! Rich, deep, layered, savoury. Wow squared. Layers of rich dark fruit and toasty oak, but not too much. This winery is consistently a great producer vintage after vintage. Drink: 2012-2016. 352252 14.90% XD 750 mL  $17.60 Score: 90/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Domaine Tournon Shay's Flat Vineyard M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2012, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: This spectacular Australian red wine features pepper, dark spice and black fruit on the nose. Gorgeous concentration here! Black and dark red fruit mingle with the pepper, dark spices and brooding mystery. What an incredible wine. It's produced by a classic and respected Rhone Valley winery Chapoutier. This wine combines the concentration and lusciousness of Australian fruit with the finesse, balance and elegance of Rhone Valley reds. Decant for 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure. Pair with roast lamb. Drink: 2014-2021. 311480 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 94/100. May 15, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Domaine Tournon Mathilda M. Chapoutier Shiraz 2012, Victoria, Australia Drink: 2014-2018. 327395 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. June 7, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Josef Chromy 2008, Tasmania, Australia: This bubbly hails from the cool climate of Tasmania, where it excels in making other cool climate wines such Pinot Noir, part of this blend. Aromas of mixed spices, freshly baked bread and green apple dominate in this vibrant sparkling wine. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2013-2017. 393629 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Wolf Blass Gold Label Sparkling, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes for this Australian sparkling wine were sourced from the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills. Aromas of green apple, lemon zest and stonefruit on the nose and palate. Pair with fried chicken. 606285 12.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Fantastic Fried Chicken Wine Full Review
Yangarra Shiraz 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Pleasantly bitter and tarry. in Australian Shiraz. Juicy, full-bodied and layered. Drink with hamburgers or steak. Finishes with tart blackberries, pepper and spice. The McLaren Vale region in Australia is known for top-notch Shiraz like this one. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2017. 911974 15% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 88/100. February 21, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Devil's Corner Brown Brothers Pinot Noir 2011, Tamar Ridge, Tasmania, Australia  317966 13% D 750 mL  $23.95. January 30, 2014 Full Review
Agove, Nine Vines Grenache/Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2016. 13% XD  $15.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Château Tanunda Shiraz 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2016. 311365 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95. May 11, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Shiraz/Cabernet Element Sandalford Western Australia 2012, Australie, Australia   750 mL  $17.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Peter Lehmann Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Australia, Australia  91686 14.50%  750 mL  $19.95. July 20, 2008 Full Review
Shiraz Richfield Vineyard New England 2012, Northern Slopes, Australia   750 mL  $18.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Campfire hickory smoke on the nose with a savoury, meaty weave through the palate. Charred black fruit. So seductive, so rich and full-bodied, yet also so balanced. Pair with a rare, juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 611210 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Dowie Doole, Garnacha/Tempranilo 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2016. 14% XD  $27.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Sandalford Estate Vineyards Reserve Shiraz 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia  90209 14% D 750 mL  $27.95. April 11, 2009 Full Review
Blue Pyrenees Shiraz 2013, Victoria, Australia: Strong minty aromas wrapped in fleshy blackberries. Full-bodied and supple. Powerful, concentrated, deep and dark. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2021. 935890 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. June 25, 2016 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Penfolds Grange Bin 95 2014, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2016-2018. 336388 14.50% D 750 mL  $990.00. November 1, 2022 Full Review
New South Wales Tyrrell's Wines Brokenback Shiraz 2011 2011, New South Wales, Australia Drink: 2016-2024. 13% XD 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Barossa Elderton Rose 2018, Barossa, Australia Drink: 2018-2020. 13% XD 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Yangarra PF Shiraz 2017, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2020-2025. 13% XD 750 mL  $35.00. October 23, 2020 Full Review
Kooyong Farrago Chardonnay 2018, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia Drink: 2021-2026. 13% D 750 mL  $56.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 2005, Clare Valley, Australia  926816 15% D 750 mL  $85.00. May 11, 2022 Full Review
Maxwell Silver Hammer Shiraz 2019, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: From the McLaren Vale, South Australia, Maxwell Silver Hammer 2019 is an excellent value Shiraz at $20. Fragrant with dark plum, sweet cherry, earthy florals and vanilla aromas generous and fresh on the palate. Top up my glass please. Drink or hold to 2028. Drink: 2023-2030. 89599 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 27, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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