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Terrazas De Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Love it! Meaty and mouth-watering with gorgeous ripe dark berries. Smooth and full-bodied. Juiciness and acidity cry out for a food companion, especially for the hearty meat variety. Decant 1 hour. Some blackberry and anise on the finish. Drink: 2011-2015. 29280 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Peter Lehmann Wines The Barossan Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: A generous, juicy, full-bodied Australian red wine made from the country's classic Shiraz grape in the region known for it, the Barossa Valley. Aromas of fleshy black plum, toasty oak, smoke and pencil led. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2021. 522235 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. June 9, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Tart cherries with some medicinal notes on the nose. Mouth-watering acidity on the palate, medium-bodied and smooth. Pair with planked salmon. The Silver Line is the flagship lineup for the G. Marquis label. It finishes with attractive strawberry and raspberry notes. Perfect for planked salmon or seared tuna. Drink: 2013-2016. 258673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Falernia Reserva Carmenère 2010, Elqui Valley, Chile: Blackberry and purple plum liqueur richness and concentration. Full-bodied and smooth with terrific depth. This is a very meaty wine, and a terrific one at this price point. It would go beautifully with prime rib, a juicy steak or conversations well past midnight. Drink: 2012-2016. 269175 15% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant and terrific Sauvignon Blanc from a master of the genre! Lively aromas of lime and citrus and just the right amount of herbal refreshment. Mouth-watering and juicy. It's medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Some guava and grapefruit on the clean, crisp finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 677450 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Hecula Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2009, Yecla, Spain: Tart red cherries, dust and smoke in this full-bodied, smooth red with mouth-watering acidity. Great price. Try it with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $8.90 Score: 86/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Ménage à Trois Red 2011, California, United States: Don't buy it for the whimsical name: buy it because it's good! Loaded with black fruit and dark chocolate aromas. Smooth and full-bodied with a lovely juiciness for many dishes. A blend of zinfandel, merlot and cabernet sauvignon grapes. Drink: 2012-2015. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. September 12, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Crush The Dreaming Tree North Coast 2010, North Coast California, United States: Full-bodied with aromas of black fruit and smoke. A savoury, meaty bite on the palate with a good grip. Some attractive cedar notes on the finish. decant for 1 hour for maximum pleasure then enjoy with grilled hamburgers or steak. Drink: 2013-2015. 310391 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 12, 2013 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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