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Trapiche Pure Unoaked Malbec 2014, Argentina Drink: 2016-2019. 370924 14% D 750 mL  $16.75. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2017, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Dry and vibrant with a mouthful of juicy red berries, dark chocolate, herb and savoury spice flavours weighty on the palate. Jip Jip Rocks 2017 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon red blend is a great value. The Jip Jip rocks are an outcrop of 350 million year old red granite near the family's vineyard in the heart of the Padthway region near Morambro Creek. Pair with a grilled New York striploin steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 186114 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. September 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A superb, full-bodied red wine with layers of hedonistic pleasure! The best of New World power, energy and black fruit concentration in great balance, depth and length on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Amazing price for this quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 322586 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Perrin & Fils Perrin Côtes Du Rhône Nature 2005, AC, France: A consistently great producer of organic wines. Full-bodied and packed with dark cherries and spice. 948059 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 29, 2008 Full Review
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: A full-bodied rich southern French red wine blend from one of the Rhone Valley's most-respected producers. Aromas of black fruit, cassis and smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 168716 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
S. Delafont 15 Languedoc Rouge Aoc (S. Delafont) 2015, Languedoc, France  482455 14.30% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Sweet purple and black plums on the nose and palate of this juicy red wine. Mouth-watering acidity for hearty meat dishes. Aromas of anise and blackcurrant. Supple. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for this wine are grown in the winery estate's Poggio al Tufo vineyard in Partigiano in the heart of the Maremma Tuscany region. The wine is matured for 1 year in Slovenian oak barrels. Decant 1 hour and serve with roast beef or pasta in a tangy meat sauce. Drink: 2017-2021. 203927 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Stoneleigh Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A zesty, medium-bodied, unoaked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of freshly cut grass and lime. Herbal on the palate with lots of acidity. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 324228 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. July 23, 2016 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Terra D'uro Finca La Rana Toro 2011, Toro D.O., Spain: Although the alcohol is high, this is a medium-bodied red wine with juicy acidity and lots of tart black cherry. Perfect for tomato sauce. Drink: 2012-2018. 424135 14.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
96 Faustino I Gran Reserva Rioja (Martinez) 2001, Rioja, Spain  976662 12.80%  750 mL  $32.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Davis Bynum Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, California, United States: Classically made and structured with green apple and butter smoke aromas. Full-bodied, supple and generous with all the richness you want flavour-wise but none of the heaviness. Redolent of woodsmoke and hazelnut seduction with layers of generous pleasure. Drink: 2011-2015. 144260 14.90% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2011 Full Review

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