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Norton Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Juicy and full-bodied with blackberry and black currant aromas wrapped up in some toasty oak. Good acidity. Malbec is the flagship red wine of Argentina, and the proof is in the glass here. Try it with a combination pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 17061 14.70% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 18, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2016, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: Smoky and dark yet elegant in a muscular way. This brooding Italian red wine offers black fruit aromas and smoke on the nose. Underneath and on the palate there's a sensual layer of black fleshy ripe fruit and dark spices. Oh yes! Classic Amarone with some nuances of wild violets and black cherry liqueur on the finish. Best consumed with hearty meat dishes and robust conversation. Drink: 2019-2026. 356220 15% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 95/100. November 26, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2014, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: Savoury and juicy with attractive sour cherry notes. Supple and smooth and full-bodied. There's a lot to love in this wine. Racy acidity means this wine will dance with tomato sauce dishes, including pasta. Drink: 2016-2019. 78006 12% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. January 31, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. Smoky and toasty. New Zealand Pinot Noir offers that unique combination of fleshy fruit and zingy juiciness. Terrific with a wide range of dishes. Yum! Long finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 590414 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced! This New Zealand Pinot Noir seems to get better every year, and this is no exception. Lovely cherry-berry flavours, yet not sweet. Great mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of foods, yet not acidic. Superb craftsmanship. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Toasty oak on the nose wraps around fleshy ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, mouth-watering juicy and smooth with a great finish. New Zealand Pinot Noir offers that unique combination of fleshy fruit and zingy juiciness. Oyster Bay is part of the Delegat wine portfolio and a solid producer of good value wines including this New Zealand Pinot Noir. Smoky oak and black cherry notes with some dark spice on the finish. Terrific with a wide range of dishes. Yum! Drink: 2014-2018. 590414 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. April 18, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, California, United States: Very juicy and succulent Californian Cabernet with terrific aromas of fleshy ripe black and purple plums. Smooth and layered on the palate. Great value for this price. Pair with hamburgers or meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2016-2021. 534263 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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