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Heartland Stickleback Red 2013, South Australia, Australia: This Ben Glaetzer wine delivers amazing quality and taste for the money. Redolent of big black plums and lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Great wine for hearty meat dishes. Finishes with black pepper and smoke. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2019, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2014-2018. 660043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Tenuta Olim Bauda 12 Barbera D'Asti Docg Le Rochette (Olim Bauda) 2012, Piedmont, Italy  902683 15% XD 750 mL  $28.95. January 1, 2015 Full Review
Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Blind River 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh cut grass, light herbs on the nose with lime, lemongrass, light herb flavours on the palate and zesty acidity for food. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were grown on the winery's own estate in the Awatere Valley, with 90% fermented in stainless steel tanks and 10% in oak barriques. Pair with a goat cheese and arugula flatbread. Drink: 2019-2020. 141499 13% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Clos Malverne Le CafĂ© Pinotage 2012, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Gorgeous nose of dried herbs, coffee, leather, smoke and dry plum. Full-bodied, but smooth and perfectly balanced. Pair with roasted meats. Drink: 2016-2019. 666776 15% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Hoya De Cadenas Reserva Tempranillo 2010, Spain, Spain  620989 12.50%  750 mL  $12.00. July 24, 2008 Full Review
Aquinas Pinot Noir 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: Produced by Don Sebastiani & Sons. Great price for Napa pinot! Generous oaking imparts loads of dark chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate. Dark cherries come through underneath. Full-bodied and smooth. Try it with veal chops. Drink: 2014-2018. 277657 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. February 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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