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
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Chakana Maipe Reserve Bonarda 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Black fleshy plums with a good grip, like a friend that grabs you by the forearm and tells you the truth. The grapes for this wine are fermented in small lots and the wine is barrel aged for 12 months. True Andean terroir. Drink: 2013-2017. 361212 13.50% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 24, 2014
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Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: What a blockbuster Shiraz for the price! This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, licorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2013-2016. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2015
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Hinterbrook Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada 359372 12.90% XD 750 mL $16.95. October 9, 2013
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Château La Nerthe 2011, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone A.C., France: A towering wine of heroic proportions in its structure, depth, concentration and richness. Layers of black fruit, dark spice and smoke. Some underbrush and garrigue along with black pepper on the finish. Decant 2 hours and pair with rare filet mignon. Drink: 2014-2020. 735407 14.50% XD 750 mL $49.95 Score: 93/100. June 21, 2014
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