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19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, South Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied, well-structured Australian red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. This wine offers aromas of minty blackberry, toasty oak and dark spice. On the palate, it's savoury, meaty, and juicy mouth-watering. Perfect for prime rib. The wine is named in honour of the original convicts who settled in Australia. Drink: 2016-2021. 461525 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A full-bodied, rich and complex Washington state red wine made from the classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Aromas of wild blackberry, cedar and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2013-2018. 460154 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. March 3, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Juicy, purple plum lovely Californian Cabernet. This Cab seems to have been hanging out with Zinfandel: so luscious, rolls off the tongue. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2020. 392225 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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