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Trapiche Fausto Orellana De Escobar Single Vineyard Malbec 2007, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: Luxuriously layered and rich with a thick mouth-coating texture and weight of flavours. A hint of mint on the nose wrapped on ripe black fruit, then a coffeed-espresso finish. Such a wonderfully unusual wine. Decant 1-2 hours. Drink: 2011-2020. 178145 14.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 95/100. November 12, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Superb craftsmanship that weaves together seductive black fruit, smoke and dark spices. Love the incredible depth and concentration of flavour. Celebrate cashing out your Google stock, then buy some in Facebook when you can. Drink: 2011-2015. 660043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 93/100. May 14, 2011 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review
Heartland Shiraz 2008, Langhorne Creek, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Love it! Minty cool on the nose, then a big vibrant, juicy attack o the palate. You won’t be daydreaming after a sip of this: it’ll pull you right back into the now. Full-bodied, juicy and generous, just how I like my friends. Drink: 2011-2015. 661934 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2011 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Jamiesons Run Mildara Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Smoky and brooding with big black fruit. Minty cool with a long core of blackberry, cassis and cedar smoke. Drink: 2011-2015. 919548 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. August 6, 2011 Full Review
James Haselgrove Futures Adelaide Winemakers Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Murky, black depths of deep-down pleasure with black fruit, smoky oak and some dark spices to finish. Leaves you longing for more. Drink: 2011-2015. 59857 15% D 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2011 Full Review
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2009, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia: Honkin’ big red with black cherry liqueur aromas. Rich, full-bodied and alcoholically warm. Delicious. This wine has won multiple Gold and Silver Medals in competitions around the world. Drink: 2011-2015. 673897 14.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 17, 2011 Full Review
S D.O.V. Wine Sa Grenache 2008, Barossa Valley, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Black cherry liqueur bordering on port fortified richness. This packs a whallop at 16% alcohol. For those looking for the maximum bang for their buck flavour-wise. Drink: 2012-2015. 267963 16% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. February 4, 2012 Full Review
Tapestry Bg & V Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Big, black and beautiful with fleshy dark berries and plums. Supple and juicy. Love it! Drink: 2012-2015. 247155 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2009, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Mint and blackberry co-mingle in a happy sensory dance. Full-bodied and smooth with luscious layers that wrap themselves around you. Drink: 2012-2015. 186114 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Full Review
Epsilon Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Splendid example of the best the Barossa has to offer. Big fruit yes, but also savoury and meaty with great complexity. A shiraz lover's shiraz. Drink: 2012-2016. 39552 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 4, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Brokenwood Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale Beechworth, South Australia Victoria, Australia: Lovely and balanced: not too heavy but definitely full-bodied. Love the mouth-feel on this luxurious red. Layers of fleshy blackcurrants and plums. Yum! Drink: 2012-2016. 265975 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 14, 2012 Full Review
Flagstone Dragon Tree Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Rounded, delicious and sumptuous! Sink your teeth and hedonistic heart into this red. Lovely aromas of blackberry, cassis, spice, and plum. This wine is a blend of 51% cabernet sauvignon, 24% shiraz, 22% pinotage and 3% merlot, and it aged in oak for 18 months. Bring it on! 37549 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2012 Full Review

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