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Santa Julia Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, ARGENTINA, ARGENTINA  242370 14%  750 mL  $13.00. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Catena Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Plush and full-bodied with luscious layers of black fruit and toasty oak. Good value from one of Argentina's largest wine producers. Drink: 2013-2016. 478727 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 18, 2014 Full Review
Bodacious mooth Red, Ontario, Canada  338855 12.50% M 750 mL  $11.95. January 1, 2013 Full Review
Rose Hill Cabernet Merlot Vqa> 2007, Ontario, Canada  146779 13% XD 750 mL  $11.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
EastDell Black Cab 2014, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This is a Niagara red wine blend of Cabernet and Baco Noir grapes. 609875 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 6, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Perez Cruz Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile: Solid performer year after year and especially at this price point. Savoury, meaty, juicy Chilean Cabernet that's grown in the Maipo Alto region of the country where it enjoys a Mediterranean climate and piedmont stony soils. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2018. 694208 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Pinot Noir 2014, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2016-2018. 341602 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Gamay 2012, Beaujolais-Villages, France: Lots of bright, mouth-watering in this smooth, medium-bodied French red wine made from Gamay grapes. Tart cherry aromas make a pleasing companion to chicken sandwiches, pate or field greens. Drink: 2013-2016. 122077 12.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Mouton Cadet 2012, Bordeaux, France: Full-bodied red wine with a tannic grip on the palate so decant 2 hours. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Try it with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2015. 943 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.46 Score: 86/100. August 3, 2014 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Santa Maria La Palma Villassunta Cannonau Di Sardegna Cannonau 2008, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: This red from Sardinia is 100% Cannonau, which is the local name for Grenache. Garnet coloured, it boasts pretty aromas of cassis and herbs with floral notes. Flavours of spicy blackcurrant, raspberry and strawberry, along with some floral highlights continue to surface right up to its tangy, cleansing finish. This is a refreshing red with ripe tannins and a medium body. My note: terrific value with rich, full-bodied goodness! Dark berries and smoke with a smooth texture. 180299 13% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 87/100. August 7, 2010 Full Review
Bolla Valpolicella Classico 2015, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2014-2015. 16840 12% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tommasi Arele Parziale Appassimento 2014, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Peppery red berry fruit and a supple smooth texture. Medium to almost full-bodied. A lovely, balanced example of the Appassimento style that concentrates flavours but doesn't make the wine heavy. Very savoury. This robust Italian red wine takes its name -- Arele -- from the wooden trays that were traditionally used to dry the grapes, or a portion of them, to make Appassimento wine. The 2014 vintage has intense dark red fruit and polished tannins. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 224188 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Smoking Loon Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 55517 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 130138 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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