Kaiken Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Produced by Montes, this is savoury, dark plum and cedar brush nose on this full-bodied well-priced Argentine red wine blend. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging. this wine was matured in oak barrels for 10 months, both new and used French oak. Pair with chorizo sausages or jambalaya. Drink: 2013-2017. 384305 14.50% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 25, 2015
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Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Big and fleshy with plush plums and berries that elbow each other for your attention. Loaded with flavour and pleasure. Very smooth and finishing with cedar brush and tart woodland blackberries. Pair with strip loin steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 640870 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. July 25, 2015
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Ortas La Domelière Rasteau 2013, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Cave de Rasteau, this rich, concentrated southern French red wine offers aromas and flavours of black cherry liqueur and dark spices. Pair with hearty meat dishes, especially grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015
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Mas des Bressades Cuvée Tradition Rosé 2014, Costières de Nîmes, Rhône A.P., France: Lovely, red floral, wild strawberry, bone-dry, mouth-watering. Packed with flavour yet not heavy. Perfect for hedonists and when you with dull conversationalists as at least you'll still have your wine. Drink: 2014-2016. 950576 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. May 2, 2015
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La Ferme Du Mont 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: This robust southern French red wine blend offers superb value and taste for the price point. Full-bodied with lots of savoury black fruit and smoky aromas and flavours. Robust with wild black tart cherries and woodland forest oak. Finishes with a kick of pepper. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2013-2017. 251645 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2015
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Château Brandeau 2010, Castillon, Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France: Produced by A. Gray Et A.F. King, Prop.-Viticulturalist, this Bordeaux red wine has terrific depth, complexity and concentration along with terrific length on the finish. Aromas of dark fruit and some smoke. Simply incredible for this price point. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 351973 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 25, 2015
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Chianti Classico Rocca delle Maciè 1997, Tuscan, Italy 741769 13% XD 750 mL $17.45. March 1, 2012
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J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay 2013, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, United States: Buttery delicious, layered, mouth-watering full-bodied, great value. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 258699 13.50% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2015
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