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Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, South Australia, Australia: A hallway breeze of minty cool rushes out of the glass, then you open the door to fleshy black fruit on the palate and a lovely long finish. Full-bodied, smooth. This is a flagship wine for Australia, from a master producer. Great complexity, balance, structure and depth. It will do well in the cellar, but I challenge you to wait as it's terrific now! Drink: 2013-2019. 414987 14% XD 750 mL  $109.00 Score: 94/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Perrin & Fils Les Christins 2010, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France: Classic Rhone! Spicy, black fruit with smoke on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth, yet will also cellar well. Awesome price! Drink: 2013-2018. 973453 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. December 8, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Alain Jaume Grande Garrigue 2010, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France: Cedary aromas with black forest cherries on the nose. Full-bodied and generous though it needs 1-2 hours decanting for maximum pleasure. Dried herbs and some smoke on the finish. Pair it with film noir or a murder mystery. Drink: 2012-2016. 233916 14.40% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 92/100. September 14, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Argiano Non Confunditur 2011, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: What a racy, exciting nose of fleshy black fruit blowing in a brisk fall wind. Catch that? Yum. Full-bodied and rich, with mouth-watering juiciness and a good grip from tannins on the palate. Aromas and flavours of black plums, anise and dark spice. Savoury, meaty, chewy. Use a fork. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese grapes. Drink: 2015-2020. 72397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. September 28, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

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