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Alain Jaume Les Valats Rasteau 2007, Souther Rhone, France Drink: 2013-2018. 185876 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Lovely, rich and dark with toasty, smoky goodness. Black fruit and cigar box with some coffee notes. So delicious. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 324137 15.50% D 750 mL  $84.95 Score: 95/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Cantine di Ora Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Black charred fruit and lots of smoke. Needs a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 451666 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. June 17, 2017 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Lamole di Lamole Vigneto Di Campolungo Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Luxurious dark fruit wrap around a pleasingly juicy, mouth-watering core. Full-bodied and smooth. The wine walks a lovely red line between nervy energy and voluptuous richness. Mocha and black plum mingle teasingly with your senses. You can skip that trip to Tuscany this year: just close your eyes and sip this wine. Drink: 2014-2019. 231241 14% XD 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 93/100. October 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Fattoria Lavacchio Riserva Chianti Ruffina 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2010-2015. 85142 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. October 1, 2016 Full Review
Montecillo Reserva Tempranillo 2011, Rioja DOC, Spain: Tanned leather and cigar box on the nose of this mature Spanish red wine from the heart of Rioja. Founded in 1874, this winery ages its wines in oak for a minimum of three years with at least 18 months in French oak barrels. Full-bodied, fairly smoke, with a long finish. Nor fruit-forward; more contemplative. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 621003 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.35 Score: 91/100. January 4, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Decoy Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Luscious, juicy and generous with rich aromas and flavours of black and purple plums and blueberries. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. Perfect for BBQ meats. Drink: 2013-2016. 327502 14.50% D 750 mL  $37.95 Score: 92/100. August 3, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, North Coast, California, United States: A superbly balanced and elegant Californian Cabernet with great restraint, yet not shy on flavour or character at all. Aromas of fleshy black plum and smoke. Supple and smooth and juicy. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2019. 453647 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. June 5, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

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