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Zuccardi Serie A Bonarda 2015, Santa Rosa, Mendoza, Argentina: Black cherry liqueur and some medicinal notes on the nose with full-bodied suppleness on the palate. Pair with grilled hamburgers and relish. Drink: 2017-2020. 355560 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Fincas Patagonicas Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: Pitch black in flavour and hue: this is a brooding, blockbuster, don't mess with me wine. Holy smoke. Black currant, black, charred plum and roasted blackberry. This wine has walked through the fires of hell and lived to tell the tale. Pair with grilled meats. It's the only thing this wine knows. Drink: 2017-2022. 450155 14.20% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Finca Sophenia Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with mocha and black plums and cassis. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 350090 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Umani Ronchi Montipagano Montepulciano 2015, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy: Lots of mocha and sweet chocolate notes on the palate from generous oak ageing. Full-bodied, reasonably priced Italian red for pizza or pasta. This organic wine has just 16 mg/l of free sulphur. Drink: 2017-2022. 134585 13% XD 750 mL  $17.85 Score: 88/100. July 22, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Vital Vegetarian Pizza Wine Full Review
Marogne Ripasso Valpolicella 2014, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Full-bodied with smoky black fruit and firm tannins. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 220830 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Falesco Vitiano 2014, Umbria I.G.P., Italy: The Renzo Masi name is almost hidden on the label (look for the small type under the vintage). A quaffable Italian red wine that is solid for this price point. Full-bodied, black fruit, good acidity. Drink: 2017-2020. 950204 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2012, Rioja, Spain: Attractive nose of fleshy dark red fruit and spice on the nose of this Spanish red wine made from the classic Tempranillo grape. Pair with grilled lamb. Awesome price! Drink: 2014-2019. 144493 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.30 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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