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San Pedro 35 South Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Organic, Chile, Chile  218859 14% D 750 mL  $12.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Il Sestante I Pianeti Valpolicella Ripasso 2011, D.O.C., Italy: Dark cherry and some mocha on the nose. Full-bodied and smooth. Over-priced by $5, but it's quaffable, especially with pizza. Drink: 2012-2015. 267070 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 85/100. September 12, 2013 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2012, Veneto, Italy: Black cherry liqueur and dark spice on the nose and palate of this attractive Italian Amarone. Made using the traditional method of appassimento: dry the grapes before fermentation to concentrate their flavours and the body of the wine. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 240416 15% D 750 mL  $31.75 Score: 89/100. December 2, 2015 Full Review
Starmont Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied and smooth with dark fruit aromas and toasty oak. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 725150 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 89/100. May 2, 2015 Blissful Blue Cheese Wine Full Review
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: Juicy, smooth and supple Californian Zin, with fleshy black plums and blackberries and just enough of a smoky weave. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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