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Fuzion Wines Malbec/Cabernet Fuzion Organico Mendoza 2018, Mendoza, Argentina  13.50%  750 mL  $15.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery Merlot 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: A splendid BC Merlot: supple, complex and delicious! This full-bodied red wine has 14.8% alcohol, which is high, but the wine is balanced. Aromas of dark fleshy ripe black plums and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2023. 17865 14.80% D 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 91/100. August 16, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Vintage Ink - Whisky Barrel Aged Red, Canada  14.50%  750 mL  $20.30. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Enclos Des Anges 2015, Corse-Calvi, Corsica A.P., France Drink: 2018-2023. 570424 14.40% XD 750 mL  $40.85. November 13, 2018 Full Review
Château Fongaban Bordeaux Regional Blended Red 2015, Cotes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France Drink: 2015-2018. 479832 13% D 750 mL  $17.15. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Fatalone Riserva Primitivo 2012, Gioia Del Colle, Sicily D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2017-2022. 535302 15.50% XD 750 mL  $34.95. November 11, 2017 Full Review
Apollonio Terragnolo Primitivo 2011, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A robust Italian red wine made from the juicy and flavourful Primitivo grape (aka Zinfandel). Smoky campfire wine with fleshy black fruit. Previous vintages of this wine won the Grande Médaille d’Or at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Full-bodied with a long finish inflected with coffee and mocha notes. Perfect for barbecued blackened ribs with BBQ sauce. Drink: 2016-2019. 211813 14.50% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. October 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2012, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: Lots of mocha and dark chocolate on the nose from oak aging. Sweet purple plums on the palate. It's full-bodied with layers of voluptuous dark fruit. Perfect for meat lovers' pizza and meat sauce pasta. This Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) offers dark spice and vanilla smoke on the finish. Pair with Bolognese or salami and charcuterie. Drink: 2017-2019. 19006 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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