Pirramimma Katunga Gts 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and vibrant with black and purple liqueur aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and ultra-smooth. Deeply concentrated and rich with layered complexity through the palate. Lots of toasty, smoky oak that's in balance with the luscious fruit. This wine cries out for hearty meat dishes, and for you to top up your glass. Stunning complexity, depth and finish in this towering Australian red wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 203174 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 15, 2014
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Les Vignes Bila-Haut M. Chapoutier 2012, CĂ´tes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Staggeringly great value in this full-bodied red wine that's a blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes. This AC-designated wine features brooding black fruit, dark spices and intrigue. What a great price for such quality, especially from such an iconic winemaker as Chapoutier. Try it tonight with pepperoni pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 168716 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. May 24, 2014
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Morando Moscato D'asti 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Gorgeous aromas and flavours of clementine with orange zest sweetness. Perfect after dinner drink on it's own or with cheeses and nuts. Drink: 2014-2016. 420844 5.50% MS 750 mL $14.95 Score: 91/100. July 25, 2015
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MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Good balance with black cherry aromas and flavours but not overly sweet. Medium-bodied and smooth and a fair price for this quality, especially for Pinot Noir, which is always expensive because it's so difficult to grow. This hails from one of California's cool climate regions in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma which creates the balance in the wine from cool nights. Produced by Ernest & Julio Gallo, this Californian Pinot Noir offers the balance that's the signature of the Sonoma region. The original MacMurray homestead was settled 150 years ago. Offers notes of sage, black raspberry and spice. Polished tannins. Drink: 2014-2019. 48207 13.50% D 750 mL $27.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014
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Beaulieu Vineyard BV Beaurouge Named Varietal Blends-Red 2010, California, United States: A gloriously rich, full-bodied red wine that's a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah and other grapes. This will do well in the cellar, but why wait? Decant for 1-2 hours and try this with a rare, juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2020. 363531 14.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 93/100. April 12, 2014
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