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Schild Estate Gms Grenache Mourvèdre Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Oh yum. Comfort me with mourvèdre and other old bush vine grapes. Rich, complex and deep Australian red wine: exactly what you want in a partner (and in a wine). Full-bodied and smooth and inviting. The Schild family has been in the Barossa Valley for more than 60 years. Lots of complexity, depth and vibrancy in this richly rewarding wine. This is a blend of 45% Grenache, 28% Mourvèdre and 27% Shiraz grapes. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2013-2018. 108183 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Domaine De La Madone Le Perréon Beaujolais-Villages 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France: Produced by Jean Bérerd & Fils, this jubilant almost full-bodied red spills over with bright red berry fruit and spice. Lovely! Terrific replays of fleshy raspberry on the palate and finish of this mouth-watering juicy red wine. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 981175 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Montezovo, this full-bodied red wine has a lovely bite plus rich, ripe blackberries and dark fruit. Just enough toasty oak. Wonderful wine for the price point: full-bodied, juicy, and layers of rich black cherry aromas and flavours. Good acidity, nice balance overall. Made using the Appassimento method of drying the grapes to concentrate the flavour, depth and heft. Pair with game meats. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2015-2022. 650713 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2011, Catalunya, Spain: Wow, what an amazing wine for the price! Juicy, full-bodied, mouth-filling with layers of delicious fleshy dark fruit and some smoke. Great depth and length. Tempranillo is such an amazing grape with done in this style of Spanish wine. Drink: 2013-2018. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Rio Madre Graciano 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A terrific, full-bodied red wine at an staggeringly great price! This is a DOCA wine and is produced by Bodegas Y Vinedos Ilurce. Loaded with black pepper, fleshy dark fruit, mouth-watering action and layers of lip-smacking flavours. This wine was matured in French oak and made from 100% Graciano, a native Spanish grape enjoying a resurgence in popularity. This is modern and complex Rioja red wine. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2014-2018. 354753 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

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