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Errazuriz Estate Carmenere 2013, Chile, Chile: A savoury satin-smooth Carmenere from a terrific producer. This wine is a steal at this price, and makes for a great party wine: not too heavy, not too light. Aromas of black plum and mocha. Perfect for a juicy steak Drink: 2014-2017. 16238 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Il Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore 2012, Marche D.O.C., Italy: Great value in this juicy, robust Italian red wine blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Dark spicy finish. Pair with hard cheeses and grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 732560 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cherry-berry on the nose with mocha aromas from oak aging. Almost full-bodied and smooth. Love the balancing acidity. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2016-2018. 626390 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Cathedral Cellar Kwv Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape, South Africa: Coffee mocha aromas on the nose, but not too much. Tannic grip but that will smooth out with 1-2 hours decanting. Great value and taste for the money. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 328567 14% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Borsao Berola 2011, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain: Chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose and palate from lavish oak aging and a firm tannic grip. Savoury, meaty fleshy ripe black fruit. Drink: 2014-2017. 371518 15% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 27, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Miguel Torres Coronas Tempranillo 2012, Catalunya, Spain: Incredible texture and mouth-feel on this luscious Spanish red wine. That's what the Tempranillo grape delivers consistently. Aromas of dark red fruit and some dark spice. Perfect for grilled or blackened chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 29728 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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