Ventisquero Queulat Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A terrific Chilean red wine at a great price. Notes of black cherries and cocoa on the nose and palate. Finishes with toasty vanilla spice, dark cherry and smoke. Very dry, and ultimately satisfying. Pair this beauty with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 61937 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 22, 2014
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Juan Gil Monastrell 2012, Jumilla D.O.P., Spain: Fleshy purple plums and juicy sweet purple berries. Juicy fruit all round. Full-bodied and smooth with good acidity for hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 1677 15% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 88/100. June 13, 2015
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Torres Sangre de Toro Garnacha 2013, Catalonia, Spain: Staggeringly great for the price! Rich and mouth-filling, yet smooth and supple. Full-bodied weight. Aromas of black cherry and smoke. Perfect for charcuterie and hard cheeses. Drink: 2014-2017. 6585 13.50% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014
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Borsao Garnacha 2012, Borja, Spain: Extraordinary value for the price! Wow. Full-bodied, supple, smooth with gloriously ripe aromas of black plum and blackberry. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and large parties. Drink: 2012-2016. 386961 14.50% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014
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Barahonda Sin Madera Monastrell 2011, Yecla D.O., Spain: Big sweet purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate. Smooth and full-bodied. Black and red licorice on the finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 366823 15% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 22, 2014
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