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M. Chapoutier Tournon Mathilda Shiraz 2013, Victoria, Australia: Blackberry juiciness and mocha oak. Sooooo good! Top me up, and I want another hamburger please. Drink: 2017-2020. 336966 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Rapel Valley, Chile: Gorgeously rich and full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the country's signature red grape, Carmenere. The grapes are grown in the estate's Las Pataguas Vineyard. This wine offers savoury, meaty blackberry liqueur aromas and dark spices. This is an amazing wine for the money. Pair with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 10, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier Dom Riesling 2014, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: A terrific, zesty, mouth-watering German white wine made from the classic Riesling grape and dry in style. Aromas of lime zest and grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2021. 490094 12% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G, Italy: A vibrant, racy, smooth, full-bodied Chianti Reserva with great typicity of the region and terroir. Aromas of earth, smoke and dried black fruit. Mouth-watering and juicy. Pair with tomato-based meat sauces. Drink: 2017-2023. 216309 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Tenuta Fratelli Povero Terre Del Conte Roero Arneis 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2016-2018. 436915 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. May 28, 2016 Full Review
Torres Vina Esmeralda Rosé 2016, Catalun, Spain: As pretty and floral as their white wine. Aromas of rose petals and spring sunshine. Light to medium-bodied with just enough acidity to awaken the taste buds for fresh seafood. Lovely Drink: 2016-2018. 490920 12.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 91/100. April 4, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: A blockbuster Washington Merlot from a strong vintage. Aromas of black cherry, spice and smoke. A splash of Syrah in this mostly Merlot wine adds a depth of black raspberry flavour and supple texture. Washington didn't suffer from the pylloxera root louse devastation so the vines are still planted on 100% vinifera rootstook and convey that typicity beautifully. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2014-2021. 486936 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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