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Alfredo Second Pass Shiraz 2013 2013  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec 2014, San Juan, Argentina: Dark, deep and delicious with layers of fleshy black plums and smoke. Perfect for BBQs and potluck gatherings. Drink: 2014-2018. 230474 14% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. November 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A dark purple-violet hue in the glass with gloriously thick, slow tears that slide down the side and belie the robust weight, body and alcohol in this wine. Notes of black cherry, toasty oak, cigar box, espresso and dark spice. Superb price for this quality wine. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2019. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.20 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Mr blacks little book 2008, Barossa, Australia    $14.97. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Nugan Estate Alfredo Second Pass Shiraz 2016, New South Wales, Australia  368811 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Small Gully The Formula Robert's Shiraz 2015, Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2011-2015. 142935 15.90% D 750 mL  $18.95. July 23, 2011 Full Review
Rosemount Estate Shiraz 2017, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A full-bodied, well-priced Australian Shiraz. Aromas of toasty oak, smoke and blackberries. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2020. 302349 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. August 15, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Small Gully Wines Mr. Black's Concoction Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2015, Australia Drink: 2017-2022. 520775 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. November 11, 2017 Full Review
Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2016, South Eastern Australia, Australia: A terrific, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the country's iconic grape Shiraz. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries with toasty oak. Supple, smooth texture. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2018-2021. 189415 14.40% D 750 mL  $17.05 Score: 89/100. April 12, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Painted Turtle Merlot, International Canadian Blend, Canada  54478 12.70%  750 mL  $7.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Black Cellar Blend 19 Shiraz Cabernet, Ontario, Canada: A full-bodied, juicy, smooth blend of cabernet and shiraz grapes grown in Canada and internationally. Straight-forward pleasure at a nice price. 355933 13% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 85/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Sandbanks Estate Winery Reserve Baco Noir 2015, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied with purple plums and sweet blackberry jam. Made form Baco Noir, this is the reserve label. Pair with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2017-2019. 225920 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Moscato - Craft & Origin, South Africa  5.50%  500 mL  $12.14. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Radio Boka Tempranillo 2017, Valencia, Spain  376145 13% XD 750 mL  $10.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Toro Bravo Tempranillo Merlot, Valencia, Spain  635755 13%  750 mL  $7.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review
Cupcake Vineyards Red Velvet 2015, California, United States Drink: 2013-2017. 260851 13.50% MD 750 mL  $15.45. November 11, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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