Versado Malbec 2013, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Black spice and dark plum with attractive pepper and smoke on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's flagship red grape Malbec. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 317008 14.80% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017
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Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: A rich, luscious, full-bodied Argentine Malbec with classic aromas of fleshy ripe black plum and mulberry. Some dark spice on the finish which is long and satisfying. A meaty, savoury mid-palate with a strong core of minerality. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2015-2021. 29280 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. January 31, 2016
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Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that offers excellent value for this price. Rich and robust with dark fruit flavours, the grapes grow in the El Recurso block of vines planted in alluvial soils which used to be the site of a river. Supple and polished. Pair with gourmet hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2019. 439364 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2016
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Château Pierre de Montignac 2008, Médoc, Bordeaux A.P., France 437954 14% XD 750 mL $23.95. December 12, 2015
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Quinta Do Portal Reserva Quinta do Portal Reserva Douro 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 280578 14% XD 750 mL $25.95. October 26, 2012
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Quinta Do Alqueve 2 Worlds Reserva Pinhal Da Torre 2008, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal 427468 14% XD 750 mL $19.95. November 14, 2015
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Castello D'alba Vinhas Velhas Grande Reserva 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 10399 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95. November 14, 2015
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Balbás Crianza 2011, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain 437673 14% XD 750 mL $22.25. December 12, 2015
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Barón de Ley Reserva 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: An oaky, full-bodied red with notes of dark red fruit and leather. Pair with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2015-2019. 958868 13.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2016
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Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: A balanced and full-bodied Californian Cabernet at a justifiable price for the quality. Aromas of cassis and blackberry. Pair with brisket. Drink: 2014-2018. 73817 13.50% D 750 mL $61.95 Score: 90/100. August 20, 2016
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Irony Small Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A full-bodied, smooth Californian Cabernet with a chalky dry finish. Aromas of blackcurrant and cassis and toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2015-2017. 25106 14.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 87/100. December 12, 2015
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J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States: Chocolate, oak and smoke on the nose of this red wine with a firm tannic grip on the palate. Nice balance in this Californian Cabernet. Lots of blackberry and mocha and dark chocolate aromas. Smooth and full-bodied. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 686584 14.90% D 750 mL $49.95 Score: 87/100. March 7, 2016
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: The best Coppola wine I've tasted yet. Full-bodied, smoky with good acidity and a firm tannic grip. Decant 1-2 hours. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 521021 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015
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