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Zolo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: The 2012 vintage will be the first vintage with famed winemaker Jean Claude Berrouet of Pomerol, Chateau Petrus as an exclusive consulting winemaker working closely with Fabian Valenzuela the current winemaker at Bodega Tapiz. Mr. Berrouet is one of the most famous winemakers and is involved in every facet of the process from vineyard to wine. What an incredible wine for this price! Full-bodied with attractive aromas of blackberry and cassis. Good balance with a long, satisfying finish. This winery produces other terrific reds as well, so keep an eye out for this producer. Pair this wine with a juicy, rare steak and full-bodied conversation tonight. Decant for 1 hour. Drink: 2013-2017. 54098 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Casas del Bosque Reserva Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Extraordinary for the money! Wow. Aromas of fleshy back fruit, toasty oak and plush, plush berries. So good. Drink: 2013-2018. 205872 14.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Pascal Aufranc Vignes De 1939 Chénas Gamay 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France: Jubilant, juicy red fruit dance across your palate and senses in this classic French red wine! Strawberry-raspberry jam aromas and flavours, but it's still light-bodied. Lots of flavour -- lovely, fresh, aromatic and fragrant. This red wine was made from Gamay grapes grown on vines planted in 1939. Pair this Beaujolais with seared tuna. Drink: 2013-2016. 329987 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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