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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, High Mountain Vines, Mendoza, Argentina: One of the best vintages of this wine: supremely satisfying velvet texture with gorgeously fleshy black plums and dark berries. Perfect for dinner parties or casual gatherings. Drink: 2012-2016. 985002 13.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Wakefield Winery Merlot 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and fleshy with purple and black plums. Reminds me of California zinfandel. Smooth and full-bodied. Terrific price! Drink: 2012-2015. 683201 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 26, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied with perfect manners and French private school. Robust dark fruit hemmed in by a perfect seam of barely detectable acidity and a long finish that lasts a trans-Atlantic flight. Drink: 2012-2016. 422782 14% D 750 mL  $49.00 Score: 92/100. September 15, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Château d'Aquéria Tavel Rosé 2011, Rhône A.C. Tavel, France: The rose I drink for personal pleasure and stock up every year. Bone-dry, complex with field berry notes and a long, dry finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 319368 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. May 12, 2012 Top Rated Rosé. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Smoky, almost cedar smoked cherries. Love this style! Be prepared with a wake-up call with mouth-brightening acidity that cries out for food. Supple, satin smooth with a medium to full-bodied weight. Simply stunning. Drink: 2012-2017. 538918 14.50% XD 750 mL  $27.25 Score: 94/100. May 26, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Love it! Concentrated and complex from the old vine intensity on the grapes. Balanced and juicy yet a lot more dimension than most zins. Try this and you'll love zin. Superb! Drink: 2012-2016. 58685 14% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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