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Astica Malbec Rosé 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A crisp and refreshing Argentine Rosé at an incredibly great price for the taste and quality. Mouth-watering and juicy with notes of field strawberries. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2016-2017. 445833 13% D 750 mL  $7.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A little warm on the nose form the alcohol, but balanced and rich on the palate. Plummy, juicy, supple and tasty. Great price for this plum-packed malbec and a soft jazz finish. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2017-2021. 65664 14.10% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Salena Estate Ink Series Sangiovese 2013, Australia Drink: 2013-2015. 399659 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.25. June 9, 2016 Full Review
Hardys Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Eastern Australia, Australia Drink: 2015-2017. 338012 12% D 750 mL  $13.00. May 15, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Merlot 2015, Chile: Juicy, full-bodied and luscious with fleshy ripe flavours of purple plums and raspberry jam. Smooth and supple. This is an incredible price for this quality. Great party wine. Finishes with sweet spices. Pair with spaghetti bolognese sauce, meat balls, meat lovers' pizza and veal stew. Drink: 2015-2018. 361741 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Shiraz 2015, Central Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, smooth Chilean red wine made from Shiraz grapes. Notes of black plum and blackberry with some oak and spice. Simple, straight-forward and well-priced. Pair with roasted skirt steak or fettuccine al ragu. Drink: 2015-2017. 644062 12.50% D 750 mL  $8.45 Score: 86/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Rapel Valley, Chile: Firm tannic grip on the palate of this full-bodied Chilean red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Decant 1 hour. Aromas of black currant and cassis with toasty oak. Finished with sweet toasted wood notes. Pair with a rare steak.Great price. Drink: 2016-2018. 535344 13% XD 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 86/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Central Valley, Chile: Juicy and full-bodied with fleshy flavours of black plum and blackberry. Smooth and supple. Finished with spicy sweet wood notes and toasted oak. Pair with chicken fricassee. Drink: 2016-2018. 245282 13% D 750 mL  $8.95 Score: 87/100. March 4, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Montes Twins 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied red wine blend of cabernet sauvignon and malbec. This delicious, gulpable red wine offers aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries. Try it with a juicy steak. Drink: 2013-2016. 352054 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Carmen Wines Reserva 1850 Carmenere 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich and robust with layers of velvet texture on the tongue. Aromas and flavour of black fleshy fruit, toasty oak, spice and mocha. Drink: 2017-2020. 169052 13.50% D 750 mL  $11.50 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Lafage Miraflors Rosé 2015, Cotes Du Roussillin A.C., France: Savoury, mouth-watering and delicious! Dried herbs, garrigue, wild cherry and laughter. Pair with Meditaerran dishes and men. Drink: 2015-2017. 367375 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Perrin & Fils Nature 2014, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This classic French red wine is loaded with aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied with smoky forest floor. Mouth-filling and rich with a long finish. Surprising acidity on the mid-palate: almost tingling in sensation on the tongue. One of the best organic wine producers worldwide. Pair with free range grilled chicken or beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 10363 13.50% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Louis Bernard Cotes-du-Rhone-Villages 2008, Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC, France Drink: 2010-2017. 391458 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95. July 23, 2008 Full Review
Perrin & Fils Nature 2013, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This classic French red wine is loaded with aromas of fleshy black plums, blackberries and blueberries. Full-bodied with smoky forest floor. Mouth-filling and rich with a long finish. Surprising acidity on the mid-palate: almost tingling in sensation on the tongue. One of the best organic wine producers worldwide. Pair with free range grilled chicken or beef. Drink: 2013-2018. 10363 13% XD 375 mL  $9.95 Score: 89/100. January 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Louis Bernard Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 2013, Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC, France: Full-bodied and savoury with dried herbs and chary black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 391458 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Jean Claude Mas Paul Mas Reserve Syrah 2014, Languedoc, France: A dry, smooth, supple, medium-bodied red wine from southern France made from the classic Syrah grape. Aromas of dark fleshy plum and toasty oak. Pair with grilled chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 442228 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Maison Fabre Cuvée Serpolet Rosé 2015, Cotes De Provence A.O.C., France: Pretty, dry and lightly floral with wild strawberry notes. Perfect chilled aperitif by the pool or pair with seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 448522 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Vicchiomaggio Ripa Delle Mandorle 2014, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Smoky Tuscan red wine with dark tart cherry aromas. Good value for the money. A quaffer (stop analyzing). Drink: 2016-2019. 677930 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. July 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Blu Giovello Pink Piera Martellozzo Rosé 2015, Italy: Pretty, soft and pink with candied strawberry notes. Pair with poultry and canapes. Drink: 2015-2016. 445627 12% MD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 84/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pedras Do Monte Cabernet Sauvignon Tinta Roriz 2013, Lisboa, Portugal: A simple, full-bodied Portuguese red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinto Roriz grapes. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2016. 620658 13% D 750 mL  $10.55 Score: 84/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Gazela Rosé 2015, Vinho Verde, Portugal: The acidity is so fresh and vibrant it feels like a refreshing spritz on the palate - great for a hot day, especially if served well chilled. Notes of strawberry. Light-bodied and low alcohol. Drink: 2015-2016. 404533 9.50% D 750 mL  $12.00 Score: 85/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Jp Azeitão Bacalhoa Shiraz 2015, Portugal: Light-bodied Rosé sipper. Serve well chilled. Drink: 2015-2016. 404566 13% XD 750 mL  $9.25 Score: 83/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Aveleda Vinho Verde 2014, Portugal: Crisp, dry, refreshing with lime-lemon lift thorough the mid-palate and finish. Pair with fresh seafood, salads and shellfish. Serve chilled as an aperitif. Drink: 2014-2017. 5322 9.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 88/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Bellingham Big Oak Red Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Western Cape, South Africa: A full-bodied, straight-forward South African red wine blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with notes of black fruit and oak. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2014-2016. 350595 14% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 83/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Flagstone Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: An incredibly delicious and robust South African red wine for the price! Made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape, this wine offers lots of gorgeous toasty, smoky oak, coffee and black fruit on the nose and palate. On the palate it actually lifts up with berry ripe flavours. Perfect for hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 358754 14% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 87/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Western Cape, South Africa: Crisp and mouth-watering with lots of acidity. Notes of fresh-cut grass and chives. Pair with salads. Drink: 2015-2017. 367821 13% D 750 mL  $10.80 Score: 86/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Man Vintners Bosstok Pinotage 2014, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Fresh on the nose with attractive black plum, coffee and smoke on the nose on this South African red wine. Very savoury and meaty on the palate. Beautifully balanced with just the right amount of acidity. Try it with hearty meat dishes and tangy sauce. Drink: 2016-2020. 366286 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Flagstone Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Western Cape, South Africa: Some medicial mint and eculytus on the nose with tart blackcurrant and cassis. Full-bodied with a firm tannic grip. Needs a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 358754 14% D 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 82/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Torres Vina Esmeralda 2014, Catalun, Spain: So very pretty and floral with notes of sun-warmed apple blossom, honeydew and fresh peach. Perfect for mild to medium curries and spices. Incredibly great price. Drink: 2016-2019. 113696 13% MD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Juan Gil 4 Meses De Cepas Viejas Monastrell 2012, D.O., Jumilla, Spain: Deal of the Century! Full-bodied, juicy, savoury and delicious. Loaded with dark wild blackberries, purple plums and forest-deep cherries and cedar. The 4 Meses translate to 4 months and correspond to how long the wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak, which imparts the wine with a toasty note. Decant this wine 1-2 hours for maximum pleasure. Drink: 2013-2016. 13656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.25 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain: This supple, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes. The winery (bodegas) is located in south-eastern Spain in the region of Yecla. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyards that average in age between 40 and 60 years old. Aromas of blackberry and cassis with smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Woodbridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Terrific Californian Cabernet for the money! Wow. Cedar brush cassis and blackcurrant on the nose and palate. This would be a great party wine or wine for a wedding as it tastes a lot more expensive than it is and will please many palates as it's full-bodied and smooth but not heavy. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2016. 48611 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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