Santa Rita 120 Cabernet Franc Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, Chile: An incredible value for such a tasty, full-bodied Chilean red wine blend. This is a great party wine that you can buy by the caseload. This wine is named from the 120 people who led Chile's uprising for independence in 1840. They took refuge in the cellars of Santa Rita at the time. Drink: 2014-2018. 308247 13.50% D 750 mL $9.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014
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Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the money! This full-bodied Chilean red wine offers generous aromas and flavours of blackberry, pepper, cassis, cedar smoke and purple plum. Santa Rita's home vineyards are in Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley. The wine is aged n French and American oak barrels for 8 months. Finishes with dark berry flavours and oak spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 253872 13.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014
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Santa Alicia Reserva Carmenere 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Absolutely stunning for the money! This full-bodied, luscious, mouth-filling red wine made from Chile's signature red wine grape Carmenere (Merlot) is staggeringly great for the price point. Rich aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and berries. Load up for your next party. Drink: 2012-2015. 309302 14% XD 750 mL $13.25 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014
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Kunde Family Winery Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Valley, California, United States: Pear and peach goodness in this lovely, round, somewhat buttery Californian Chardonnay. Well-made and very well priced. Try with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 745406 13.80% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014
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Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, North Coast, California, United States: A supple, smooth, full-bodied Californian Cabernet that's barrel aged in barrels that have fire-toasted heads (ends) to add extra toastiness and smoky flavours in the wine. Aromas of black fruit and oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2017. 686824 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2014
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Irony Delicato Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, textbook Californian chardonnay: butter, oak and some peach. “Irony” refers to owners Jay and Chris Indelicato when they were young men and left the family winery to pursue other careers. Years later, they returned home to the family business and represent the third generation of the Delicatos to make wine. Here's to them! Drink: 2013-2016. 27409 14.50% D 750 mL $20.75 Score: 87/100. September 13, 2014
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