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Errázuriz Aconcagua Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Chilean Cabernet that also manages to be wonderfully balanced and long on the finish. Nicely balanced acidity for meat dishes with tangy or tomato sauces. Great structure and elegance. Very fresh on the finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2017-2024. 203364 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Grandes Serres Rocca Luna Beaumes De Venise 2014, Rhône A.O.P., France: Rich raspberry liqueur aromas on the nose and palate of this robust, smooth southern French red wine from the Rhone Valley. Grandes Serres is a Merchant-Artisan winery. Pair this wine with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 434639 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan De Dieu 2014, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône A.C., France: This southern French red wine from the Rhone is brought to us by Plan De Dieu Aubert Frères. Tasty, full-bodied and delicious! Superb value: staggeringly great for the price. Aromas of cedar, black fruit, smoke and juicy black cherry. This wine is a blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah grapes. This, my friends, is your party wine. It'll dance with anything on the grill. Drink: 2017-2020. 224592 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Delas Frères Les Launes Syrah Shiraz 2011, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône A.C., France: This AC Rhone red wine delights from the get-go! Immediately pleasurable aromas of blackberry liqueur, dark spice and smoke. Thank goodness it's so reasonably price because I think you'll be wanting more than one bottle. Drink: 2014-2019. 701359 12.80% XD 750 mL  $33.95 Score: 91/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Porcupine Ridge Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Blackcurrant and wild blackberry flavour richness on the nose and palate, with a gorgeously smooth texture and full-bodied weight. Nice cedar and underbrush notes on the finish. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Nice price, too. Drink: 2014-2018. 146894 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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