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Cabeça de Toiro Reserva 2016, Tejo D.O.C., Portugal: Bold and big with ripe dark plum, blackberry, spicy and generous on the palate. Pour with burgers and ribs from grill. Drink: 2020-2021. 168856 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. December 24, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Montecillo Rioja Reserva Tempranillo 2013, Rioja DOC, Spain: A lovely, mature Rioja from Montecillo! Aromas of dried tobacco leaves, leather and dark fruit on the nose of this Spanish red wine from the heart of Rioja. Founded in 1874, this winery ages its wines in oak for a minimum of three years with at least 18 months in French oak barrels. Full-bodied with a long finish. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2018-2023. 621003 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.35 Score: 91/100. December 22, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Juan Gil Yellow Label Monastrell 2018, Jumilla D.O., Spain: The 4 Meses translates to 4 months and is how long the wine was aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels giving the wine a gentle toastiness on the palate. Produced from 100% Monastrell (Mourvèdre) from vines planted at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level in Jumilla, this is a full-bodied red with a mouthful of ripe dark fruit, dark cherry finishing smoky and savoury on the palate. Drink: 2021-2025. 13656 14.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Bodegas Piqueras Castillo De Almansa Tempranillo Monastrell Garnacha Reserva 2016, D.O. Almansa, Spain  270363 13.50% XD 750 mL  $11.85. July 15, 2008 Full Review
Atalaya Laya Almansa 2018, Almansa D.O.P., Spain: Produced from Garnacha (Grenache) Tintorera and Monastrell grapes planted in Spain's Almansa wine region from vineyards 1000 metres above sea level, this is a dry, medium-plus-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine blend with concentrated blueberry, dark plum, black raspberry, earthy florals and vanilla flavours wrapped up with a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy now with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2021-2022. 132605 14.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. March 16, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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