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Majella The Musician Cabernet Shiraz 2012, South Australia, Australia: Juicy and savoury with fleshy, lusciously ripe black plums and blackberry. This robust Australian red wine is a beautiful blend of Cabernet and Shiraz grapes. It's layered, rich and round. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 142018 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Western Australia, Australia: Juicy Australian red wine with gigantic black plum and purple plum aromas and mouth-filling flavours. Smoky and mouth-watering with a sweet black plum finish. Perfect for a grilled steak or hamburger. Drink: 2014-2018. 606624 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Monte Antico 2010, Tuscany, Italy: Juicy with black fruit and lots of acidity. Tannic grip on the palate. Pair with pasta in a meat or tomato sauce. Drink: 2013-2016. 69377 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 86/100. July 10, 2015 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
The Wanted Zin Old Vines Zinfandel 2014, Puglia IGT, Italy: Loads of sweet chocolate and mocha on the nose of this smooth, full-bodied red wine from southern Italy's island of Sicily. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2016-2018. 416487 14.50% M 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 86/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Full-bodied and robust South African Shiraz with aromas of cassis, tanned leather and dark spice. Perfect for pepperoni pizza. Awesome price for this quality. Drink: 2015-2019. 561142 14.30% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2018 Best Value Red. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
The Grinder Pinotage 2014, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Dark roast coffee, espresso but not sweet. This full-bodied, delicious red wine is made from South Africa's signature (and quite distinctive) Pinotage grape, a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir. This wine is dry, but it finishes with delicious flavours of dark chocolate. Pair it with grilled meats, especially chary pork chops. Drink: 2014-2017. 572107 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Lan Crianza Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied, supple red wine with attractive notes of black fruit. This Crianza is made 100% from Tempranillo grapes. It's value-priced and crowd-pleasing for parties. Some toasty oak on the finish. Try it with a hearty meat dish. The Spanish wine term Crianza translates to "nurture" or "upbringing" and indicates that this Rioja wine was matured for a minimum of two years before release, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels. Great value! Drink: 2013-2018. 166538 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Cline Cellars Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: Love this Californian Zinfandel! Smells and tastes sweet in a juicy ripe fruit way, not cloying ... it is a dry wine. The grapes were picked super ripe for this supple, juicy red. I can't image a better wine for Hawaiian pizza. Drink: 2013-2017. 489278 14% XD 750 mL  $14.10 Score: 89/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Aromas of jammy purple plums and blueberries on the nose. The palate opens up luxuriously, smooth and full-bodied with more lip-smacking tasty flavours of dark fruit. An amazing wine for BBQ ribs or chicken wings. Fire up the grill! Drink: 2013-2016. 678698 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2014, Lodi, California, United States: A gorgeously rich and full-bodied Californian Zinfandel from one of the state's top producers. Aromas of black plums, smoke and dark spice. Smooth and perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2019. 942599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. September 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard 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
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
McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2015, Lodi, California, United States: Juicy, robust Californian Zinfandel, bursting with mouth-watering aromas of purple plums and fleshy blackberries. Delicious times three. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 256735 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 91/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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