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[yellow tail] Pinot Grigio 2008, New South Wales, Australia Drink: 2008-2010. 68254 11.50% M 750 mL  $11.45. July 11, 2008 Full Review
Yellow Tail Sangria, Australia Drink: 2014-2016. 405514 11.50% MS 750 mL  $10.95. April 15, 2015 Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais 2012, Beaujolais AOC, France: Young, fresh and vibrant, this French red wine made from the Gamay grape hails from the "King of Beaujolais," George Duboeuf. Medium-bodied and smooth with racy acidity, this is a versatile wine with food from seafood to roast chicken. Notes of tart cherry and field berry. Drink: 2012-2016. 212480 12.50% D 750 mL  $22.50 Score: 87/100. February 20, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Chapoutier Rasteau 2012, Rhone Valley AOC, France: An excellent, complex, deeply layered Rhone Valley red wine blend from one of the region's best producers. Layers of dark fruit and smoke. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 321539 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Hob Nob Pinot Noir 2012, Languedoc IGT, France: A fabulous value for Pinot Noir! Silky, medium-bodied, smooth and bursting with ripe fleshy cherry aromas and flavours. Perfect for roast chicken or grilled salmon. Drink: 2012-2016. 184069 12.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. February 6, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2011, Tuscany, Italy: A modestly price Italian red wine from a very respected producer. The 2011 vintage for this chianti shows well with aromas of dark red fruit and smoke. Pair with pasta in tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 545319 13% XD 750 mL  $14.90 Score: 87/100. September 27, 2014 Full Review
Bolla Classico Amarone Del Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Italy: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Italian red wine from the heart of the Amarone-producing region. Seductive aromas of black cherry, dried fig, smoke and cedar. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2013-2021. 491852 15.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Castelgiocondo Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and delicious with great complexity, concentration and depth. Aromas of tanned leather, cigar box, violets and wild truffles. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2025. 650432 14% XD 750 mL  $53.95 Score: 93/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: So bright and refreshing: like a spring day for your senses. Herbal, crisp and mouth-watering. This medium-bodied New Zealand white wine is made for shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 426601 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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