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Norton Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy and full-bodied with blackberry and black currant aromas wrapped up in some toasty oak. Good acidity. Malbec is the flagship red wine of Argentina, and the proof is in the glass here. Try it with a combination pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 17061 14.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Casarena Sinergy Reserva Red Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Full-bodied with mocha, dark chocolate and black plums aromas. Great price for the quality. Fire up the grill! This vintage is a blend of 70% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot grapes. Drink: 2014-2017. 366104 14.90% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza DOC, Argentina: A richly concentrated Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Juicy, full-bodied and generous with luscious aromas of dark berries, black plums and dark spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2020. 74922 14% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. January 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Malivoire Wine Company Gamay 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: This VQA Gamay wine is winning lots of converts over to the beauty, complexity and yet absolute lightness of this varietal. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 591313 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Santa Rita Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: A flagship carmenere for Chile with intense aromas and flavours of black plum, spice, blackberry and smoke. Lovely complexity and depth at an incredibly great price. Carmenere, a member of the Cabernet family of grapes, is the French word for Crimson (carmin), and is known as the deepest and darkest of red wine grape. Try it tonight with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Santa Rita Real Gran Reserva Carmenère 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A flagship carmenere for Chile with intense aromas and flavours of black plum, spice, blackberry and smoke. Lovely complexity and depth at an incredibly great price. Carmenere, a member of the Cabernet family of grapes, is the French word for Crimson (carmin), and is known as the deepest and darkest of red wine grape. Drink: 2014-2017. 274118 14.30% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. March 29, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Andrew Rich Cuvée B Pinot Noir 2007, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States  127043 13.50% D 750 mL  $29.95. August 21, 2008 Full Review

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