Wakefield Pinot Noir 2018, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield 2018 Pinot Noir is dry, medium-plus-bodied and excellent value under $20. Produced from several sites throughout the Adelaide including Gumeracha, Birdwood, Woodside, Oakbank and Balhannah. Look for ripe red berry, strawberry, blueberry and spicy flavours on the palate. Pour with grilled striploin steaks. Drink: 2021-2024. 197392 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2021
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I Balzi Rosso 2018, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: From the Veneto wine region, I Balzi 2018 is a rich and flavoursome Corvina and Merlot red wine blend with ripe dark and red fruit, chocolate notes and pepper spice flavours on the palate. A perfect BBQ wine to pair with ribs and chicken from the grill. Produced by the Verga family who founded the winery in 1895. Natale Verga is the fourth generation to manage the winery, working with his father Giancarlo and sisters Laura and Cristina. Drink: 2021-2025. 477075 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2021
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Castello di Gabbiano Riserva Chianti Classico 2015, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: An elegant and well-balanced, medium-bodied Chianti Classico Riserva with poise and finesse. Silky smooth on the palate with ripe black cherries, baking spices, tobacco leaf, tanned leather and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Drink: 2022-2035. 216309 14% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. April 24, 2020
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Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Produced from the Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and about 10% of other local variety grapes, a medium-bodied, mouth-watering Valpolicella smooth with dark cherry, sage, rosemary, and thyme herbs, mocha and pepper spice flavours on the palate. Lots to enjoy here. Pair with a meat-lover`s pizza. Tannins are firm. The wine was matured in Slavonian oak. Drink: 2020-2025. 984997 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 9, 2021
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Tommasi Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2018, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Tommasi Rafaèl 2018 Valpolicella Classico Superior is a full-bodied, traditional Corvina, Rondinella and Molina red wine blend from the Veneto wine region and super value under $20. Juicy with bright berry, savoury herb, dark chocolate and spicy flavours smooth and lingering on the palate. Lovely balance throughout. Drink: 2022-2024. 23259 12.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. June 11, 2021
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