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Escudo Rojo Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Maipo Valley D.O., Chile: From the Maipo Valley wine region, Baron Philippe de Rothschild's Escudo Reserva 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from sustainably grown grape. Fragrant and rich on the nose and palate with ripe black currant, bramble leaf, mocha and flinty mineral notes with a long dark bark berry finish. Tannins are velvety. Expressive and impressive at $19. Drink: 2023-2025. 13434 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Chilean Cab at $20. Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, this dry, medium-plus-bodied, vegan-friendly and fruity Cab is rich in blackberry, herbal and toasted oak spice flavours with good acidity for food and refreshing on the palate. Tannins are structured. The grapes for this vintage were sourced from the Las Vertientes zone on the west side of the Aconcagua Valley and the wine was aged 14 months in oak barrels (30% new). Drink or hold. Drink: 2023-2029. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. December 16, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Sweet Shiraz - Jam Jar, Canada, South Africa  286053 12.50%  750 mL  $17.95. January 1, 2013 Full Review
Muga Reserva 2013, Rioja DOCa, Spain: A robust Spanish red wine blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, and 10% of Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) grapes. The wine was aged 24 months in French and American oak casks. Aromas of black fruit, toasty oak and smoke. Rich and generous. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2021. 177345 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. September 3, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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