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Norton Barrel Select Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2010-2012. 400564 12.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
[yellow tail] Sémillon/Sauv. Blanc Yellow Tail South Eastern Australia 2009, Australie Méridionale, Australia  11.50%  750 mL  $12.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2012, South East Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2015. 145367 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95. October 26, 2013 Full Review
Lindemans Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2012, Australia: Crisp, clean and refreshing with notes of lime and white melon. Medium-bodied and dry. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. Drink: 2012-2014. 668947 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 86/100. January 3, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Shiraz - Wyndham Estate Bin 555 2012, South Australia, Australia  14.20%  750 mL  $17.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lindemans Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2012, Southeastern Australia, Australia  9311218002344 13% D. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Konzelmann Estate Winery Zweigelt Canada Red 2018, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2020-2023. 125260 13% D 750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Gorgeous depth and concentration of flavour in this iconic BC Pinot Noir, yet it's not heavy at all. Aromas of fleshy ripe black cherries, violets and some dark spice on the nose follow through on the palate. This is seductive Pinot that gives liquid definition to opulence. Pair it with something naughty. Love, love the mouth-watering juiciness! Try it with roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 585760 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. April 18, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Santa Rita Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: An incredible wine for the money! This full-bodied Chilean red wine offers generous aromas and flavours of blackberry, pepper, cassis, cedar smoke and purple plum. Santa Rita's home vineyards are in Alto Jahuel in the Maipo Valley. The wine is aged n French and American oak barrels for 8 months. Finishes with dark berry flavours and oak spice. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 253872 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 3, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Dark Lady Of The Labyrinth Dark Delight Pinotage 2011, Wellington W.O., South Africa: Total smokehouse, toast and oak on the nose and palate. Holy oak barrels! The 2011 vintage of Dark Lady of the Labyrinth is a great Pinotage, with none of the rubber aromas that sometimes come with this grape. Black fruit and more smoke on the finish. Drink: 2013-2016. 376889 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 30, 2014 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Two Oceans Pinot Grigio, Bonnievale, South Africa Drink: 2013-2015. 295022 12.50% MD 750 mL  $12.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Muriel Reserva 2008, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: This lovely Spanish red wine is dusty and earthy with great structure, but it's not fruity in the least. Just a faint hint of dried blackberry on this Rioja red wine. Also dried herbs and an almost chalky finish in an attractive way. This full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from all Tempranillo. Finishes with espresso. Drink: 2013-2018. 276030 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
2005, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Rich and deep with liquid velvet texture. Fleshy black plums flavours infused oh so subtly with espresso... this wine will make you sit back and close your eyes. And sigh. Drink: 2014-2020. 206409 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. July 19, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Bodegas Viña Magaña Bodegas Viña Magaña 2009 2009, Navarra D.O., Spain  280552 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95. May 1, 2015 Full Review
Balbás Reserva Tempranillo 2007, Ribera Del Duero, Spain Drink: 2014-2018. 85183 14% D 750 mL  $29.95. January 18, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel 2013, Contra Costa County, California, United States: Cline's Zinfandel grapes are sourced from dry-farmed vines planted more than 100 years ago, thus deserving the name Ancient Vines. The depth and concentration of that aging vine wisdom shows in the glass. Notes of blackberry and toasty, black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak. Full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats and a campfire. This is a truly mouth-filling wine. Big, long finish like a Broadway number... it's a dazzling kick-line for the senses. Warm, sunny days and cool nights along the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers provide unique growing conditions to produce robust, intense red wines. Drink: 2013-2018. 719211 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 4, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Apothic Wine Apothic Red California 2013, California, United States: Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Californian red wine. Generous and toasty oak with fleshy black plums. Finishes with a kick of chocolate and smoke. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 234369 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Mirassou Winery Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States: An excellent value for Californian Pinot Noir, which is usually three times this price as it's so difficult to grow. Medium-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering with attractive notes of tart field berries. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 185249 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend 2011, California, North Coast, United States Drink: 2013-2015. 310391 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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