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Wolf Blass Barossa Valley Red Label Shiraz Cabernet 2011, South Australia, Australia: This full-bodied red wine offers incredible value for the money! Vanilla-cherry and cool mint on the nose, followed by lovely ripe blackberries and plums on the palate, rich, smooth and inviting. 311795 13%  750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 17, 2013 Full Review
Mr. Black's Little Book 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia  9331589010304 . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Hardys Bankside Shiraz 2011, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied red wine with attractive aromas of black plums and some mint. Mouth-filling and delicious. Great with rare steak. Drink: 2013-2015. 333948 14% XD 750 mL  $14.65 Score: 87/100. October 17, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Jim Barry Wines The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, full-bodied and delicious! Fleshy ripe blackberry and black cherries lead on the nose of this robust red wine. Good layering and complexity. This is classic cool-climate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon offering dark spice and racy acidity on the finish with deep and satisfying hint of mint refreshment. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives in Coonawarra with its limestone soils, cooling ocean winds and warm days. Straight-up pleasure! Try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2013-2018. 677476 13.50% XD 750 mL  $26.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Stone Dwellers Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Strathbogie Ranges, Australia: Baked, roasted black fruit on the nose and palate with dried herbs, oak, smoke and dried fruit on the palate. Grippy tannins and full-bodied weight. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2017. 212761 14% D 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 87/100. October 26, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Heartland Spice Trader Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Solid value here with a full-bodied Australian red wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of blackberry and dark spice. Nicely done. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2014-2017. 429241 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Heartland Stickleback Red 2013, South Australia, Australia: This Ben Glaetzer wine delivers amazing quality and taste for the money. Redolent of big black plums and lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Great wine for hearty meat dishes. Finishes with black pepper and smoke. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Stone Dwellers Shiraz 2013, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: A strong acidic attack on the front and mid palate. Smoky with loads of toasty oak and chary black fruit. Heart of blackness with a mint lining. Fleshy black plums, blackberries and dark spices on this robust Australian red wine from Fowles winery. Luscious layers of flavour and complexity. Full-bodied with a long spicy satisfying finish. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 265967 15% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
The Black Chook Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Aromas of blackberry preserves, blackcurrant jam lusciousness with some mint. Layers and layers and layers of pleasure. Eyes closed kinda wine. Some violets and cedar on this finish. Highly recommended. Loaded with fleshy ripe dark berries and vanilla spice from toasty oak aging. Good mouth-watering acidity on the palate leads to a clean finish. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 66738 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
3 Rings Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: The high alcohol is evident with the heat on the palate of this rich, full-bodied Australian Shiraz. Attractive aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black plum and blackberry liqueur with toasty oak. Drink: 2014-2019. 15495 15.20% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Wits End Luna Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Enticing aromas of blackberry liqueur on the nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied Australia Shiraz from the cool climate of McLaren Vale. Savoury and meaty, yet also juicy. This wine packs a flavour punch. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2015-2020. 311258 15% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia: A top-notch shiraz with aromas of fleshy blackberry and mint. Juicy, smooth and full-bodied. Very tasty. Perfect for hamburgers, pizza and steak. The grapes for this wine are grown in vineyards at an elevation of 480 metres above sea level which imparts great elegance and balance to this full-bodied red wine. Elegance meets decadence in the glass. Drink: 2015-2019. 998476 14% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 92/100. February 18, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2013, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Smoky campfire and mocha from generous aging in oak barrels. This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, licorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2015-2019. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Red. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic for the price! Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Loaded with toasty oak. Dark purple hue with accented highlights of lavender around the edges. Aromas of black cherry, cassis and dried herbs on the finish. Great party wine. Decant 2 hours. Drink: 2016-2020. 212936 14.50% XD 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Paxton Aaa Shiraz Grenache 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Succulent black fruit, including plums and blackberries. Lots of oak. Full-bodied. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 149898 14% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Alkoomi Shiraz 2014, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: Smoke and savoury bacon on the nose and palate with fleshy, juicy black plums on the palate. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2016-2020. 138560 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Two Hands Wines Brave Faces Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Full-bodied, rich and complex with fleshy ripe cassis and wild blackberry aromas on the nose and palate of this robust Australian red wine blend Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (aka Mourvèdre) also known as a GSM blend. A black plum, smoky finish. Nicely done! Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 660035 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Two Hands Wines Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2015, South Australia, Australia: A warm alcoholic intake with fleshy ripe backed plums and blackberry pie. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 660043 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 9, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Chocolate Factory Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Savoury, juicy and meaty with mouth-watering flavours of fleshy ripe blackberry and black plum. Spicy with dark pepper o the finish. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 396481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This single vineyard Australian red wine is made form the Shiraz grape. These winemakers see the devil in the weeds, allowing dandelions to grow among the vine grows as they suppress other weeds and provide nutritious mulch. The "wishing clocks" of white seed in the spring provide new life. The Shiraz grapes are sourced form a single vineyard in the foothills of the McLaren Vale. The vines are planted in ironstone pebble laden with clay loam, over ancient Kurrajong Formation geology of silica cemented conglomerate ideally suited to grow Shiraz. Bunches are hand picked in mid-March and fermented together in open top fermenters with ambient yeast and hand plunging for 12 days before basket pressing and aging in mostly French oak barriques before bottling without fining. Full-bodied, robust and rustic with full-throttle black fruit, smoke, oak and spice aromas. Polished tannins and a long finish. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare steak. Drink: 2016-2019. 357475 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. January 26, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: I love a little black book reading with a sympathetic robust red wine that has a big vocabulary when it comes to aromas and flavours, like this one! Rich and full-bodied with fleshy ripe blackberry, mint and black olive aromas on the nose. Layers and smooth, with polished tannins and a long finish. Terrific mouth-watering juiciness. You put on the jazz music and I'll pour the wine, deal? Drink: 2014-2020. 287979 15% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2015, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Pitch black, dark, brooding and concentrated with toasty oak and chary black fruit. Full-bodied and juicy with layers of mouth-watering flavours: blackberry pie and black plums. Smooth and terrific. Loaded with toasty oak. Dark purple hue with accented highlights of lavender around the edges. Aromas of black cherry, cassis and dried herbs on the finish. Great party wine. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 212936 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.25 Score: 91/100. December 30, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2014, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Smoky campfire and mocha from generous aging in oak barrels. This red wine delivers attractive aromas of blackberries, liquorice, black and purple plum notes and toasty oak. Full-bodied supple, smooth, smoky and juicy. Great for potluck gatherings and movie night. Drink: 2017-2020. 72975 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Heartland Spice Trader Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Solid value here with a full-bodied Australian red wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Aromas of blackberry and dark spice. Nicely done. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 429241 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Zonte's Footstep Scarlet Ladybird Rosé 2016, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia: A juicy, vibrant, well-priced Argentine rose. Full-bodied Australian rose with lots of acidity. Raspberry aromas and lots of spice. Pair with cold cuts. Drink: 2016-2018. 408476 13.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Wakefield Jaraman Shiraz 2015, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Dark chocolate and sweet black fleshy plums on the nose with a pleasant zing of acidity mid-palate for lots of dishes from tangy meat sauces to grilled meats. More black fruit and mouth-filling roundness. A consistently good producer at fair prices for the quality. Highly recommended. This Australian red wine is a regional blend of Shiraz grapes of about two-thirds Clare Valley and one-third McLaren Vale regions. The wine was partially cold-soaked for 4 days, then aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 11 months. Deeply concentrated and flavoured. Drink: 2017-2021. 377036 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. June 17, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Peter Lehmann Wines The Barossan Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A generous, juicy, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the country's classic Shiraz grape in the region known for it, the Barossa Valley. Aromas of fleshy black plum, toasty oak, smoke and pencil led. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 522235 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Wits End Luna Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This blockbuster Australian Shiraz is made from grapes grown in the cool McLaren Vale, and made more interesting with a splash of Barbera grapes in the blend. Attractive aromas of blackberry and black current on the nose and palate of this dry, full-bodied wine. Savoury and meaty, yet also juicy. This wine packs a flavour punch. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2016-2021. 311258 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2016, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Solid value on this South Australia Shiraz from Thorn-Clarke. Terra Barossa is earthy, dark, rich and dense with lush blackberry and plum fruit finishing with liquorice spice -- a classic from Barossa. Campfire and hickory smoke on the nose with dried herbs. Full-bodied with layers of black plums and tar. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2018-2022. 595306 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 3, 2018 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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