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Alamos The Wines Of Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Vibrant black cherry aromas on the nose, with terrific balance on the palate. Juicy and mouth-watering, which makes it a terrific food partner. Loaded with black fruit and just the right amount of smoky richness. 467944 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2009, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Good acidity that cries out for food, especially hearty meat dishes. Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Drink: 2012-2016. 166991 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Fantastic for the money! Full-bodied with a streak of acidity that holds together the fleshy dark fruit flavours. Full-bodied and layered. Drink: 2012-2015. 269464 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Monte del Frá Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Fun and delicious! Full-bodied and juicy... Wonderful wine for pizza, hamburgers and movie nibbles. Fantastic price! Drink: 2012-2015. 272500 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2012 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Needs cellar time: very tannic yet the balance is there. Gorgeous black fruit, tar, violets and smoke. A long-term keeper. Drink: 2014-2022. 67918 14% XD 750 mL  $48.25 Score: 94/100. April 28, 2012 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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