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Oscar's Estate Vineyard Small Gully Wines Shiraz Viognier 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: This could be the ultimate hamburger wine! Full-bodied, generous, juicy and crowd-pleasing: it's ready to get on the table beside all the fixins. Finishes with black raspberry, dark spice and vanilla smoke. Drink: 2014-2018. 287961 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Ninquén Antu Chilean Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Great concentration and depth of flavour. Exotic black and sweet purple plums and dark spices on the finish of this Chilean red wine made from Syrah grapes. Amazing quality for the price. Full-bodied, rich, endless. Plush, fleshy black plums wrap themselves around your tongue and dance with your senses. Pair with a crackling fire and a great book. This full-bodied red wine pairs well with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2017. 675371 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Clos Troteligotte K-Or Malbec 2012, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France: A vibrant and full-bodied southern French red wine made from Malbec grapes. There's a very firm tannic grip on the palate here so decant 1-2 hours and enjoy with a protein rich hearty dish. Drink: 2014-2019. 299982 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Grenache Syrah Carignan 2011, Tautavel, Roussillon, France: The grapes for this wine are planted near the villages of Tautavel in southern France, in a spoon-shaped valley that has a protected, warm climate for grape ripening. The Grenache grape leads in this blend. Grenache was originally planted widely in southern France because it ripened early and produced high alcohol for spirits. Modern winemakers have harnessed that phenolic ripeness in dry red wines with great concentration of flavour. This one is smooth and elegant, not extracted, and finishes with black fleshy fruit. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2019. 894254002299 15% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. May 14, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Masi Costasera Riserva Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Lovely, rich and dark with toasty, smoky goodness. Black fruit and cigar box with some coffee notes. So delicious. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2020. 324137 15.50% D 750 mL  $79.95 Score: 95/100. January 8, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Saint Clair Family Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Balanced and beautiful with luscious layers of fleshy red cherries and wild field raspberry. Nice acidity for a variety dishes. Finishes with black cherry. Pair with tomato sauce. Drink: 2014-2019. 413591 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. May 30, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Faustino Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2001, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Mature with tanned leather and Old World finesse. Gorgeous dry fruit and herbs, earth, dust and time gone by aromas. Finishes with longing and regret (for another glass). Drink: 2013-2021. 976662 12.80% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 92/100. February 20, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States: Flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant, and vanilla oak with a full-bodied weight. Try it with gourmet hamburgers. Finishes with notes of cocoa and cedar smoke. Polished tannins. Decant 1-2 hours and pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 226944 13.80% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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