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Alta Vista Premium Estate La Casa Del Rey Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina  677443 15% XD 750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2012 Full Review
Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
La Chamiza Legend Of Polo Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina  301267 14% D 750 mL  $18.95. November 14, 2015 Full Review
Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2021. 143206 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Viñalba Reserva Touriga Nacional 2012, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Argentina Drink: 2015-2020. 442459 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. April 16, 2016 Full Review
Fabre Montmayou Barrel Selection Malbec 2014, Patagonia, Argentina: A robust Argentine Cabernet with blackened fruit aromas and flavours and lots of toasty oak. Finishes with vanilla spice. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2016-2019. 477364 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 27, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia  346510 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. August 14, 2014 Full Review
Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Rolf Binder Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here's a lip-smacking, delicious red wine at a great price! Bursting with aromas of black fruit and dark spice, this shiraz over-delivers and floods the senses. You order the pizza, and I'll pour the wine. Drink: 2013-2019. 54239 14% XD 750 mL  $52.25 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2013, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2013-2017. 224592 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Château Des Aladères 2012, Corbières, Midi A.C., France: Huge, dense, ripe blackberry and black plum fruit with some liqueur-like richness and smoke. Wonderfully rich and terrific for the price. Full-on palate whacker with the alcohol to boot. Demans brontosaurus burgers. Growl. Drink: 2013-2018. 431726 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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