Reif Estate Winery Cabernet Merlot 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: An incredibly great price for such a juicy, full-bodied, full-flavoured red wine blend of Cabernet and Merlot! Fleshy ripe black plums and berries on the nose of this robust, dry Niagara red wine. Pair with grilled meats and barbecued anything. Drink: 2017-2020. 565713 XD 750 mL $14.75 Score: 89/100. August 29, 2017
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Inniskillin Pinot Noir 2016, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Cranberry juicy on the nose and palate. Could there be a better wine for Thanksgiving turkey? Medium-bodied and smooth with lots of racy acidity. Great value. Drink: 2018-2022. 261099 12.20% D 750 mL $13.95 Score: 89/100. July 5, 2018
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Pillitteri Estates Winery Team Canada Red 2017, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, V.Q.A., Canada: A full-bodied blend of Cabernet and Merlot grapes with rich dark aromas of mocha, black plum and dark berries. For every bottle sold, the winery donates $1 to the Canadian Olympic Foundation to support the country's athletes. Pair with grilled meats and thrilling final matches of women's soccer. Drink: 2020-2022. 13658 13.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2020
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Takler Pince Kékfrankos 2009, Szekszárd, Hungary: Solid wine for the price. You can't pronounce it, but you can drink it. Full-bodied with dark red fruit. Hearty meat dishes and pizza. Drink: 2013-2015. 180141 13.50% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. March 16, 2013
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Matané Primitivo 2018, Puglia I.G.P., Italy: From the Puglia wine region, Matané 2018 Primitivo is full-bodied, rich and concentrated on the palate with lots of ripe dark fruit, black cherry jam and savoury spice flavours. Incredible value under $15. Produced from 100% Primitivo grapes sourced from the Salento Peninsula on the heel of Italy's boot. Pour with sticky BBQ pork ribs. Drink: 2021-2024. 434290 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. February 19, 2021
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Cecchi Chianti 2016, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy: A full-bodied Chianti at a nice price. Firm tannins with aromas of sour cherry. It's a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino grapes. This is the fourth largest winery in Tuscany. Decant 1 hour and pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 490144 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 7, 2018
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Cusumano Terre Siciliane Nero D'avola 2018, Sicily, Italy: This Italian red wine is made from the Nero d'Avola grape, the iconic red grape of the island of Sicily. Layers of fleshy black (nero) fruit and pepper spice. The Cusumano family has been making wine for more than 60 years on the southern Italian island of Sicily. Their expertise and craft shows in the glass of this exceptional red wine. Such terrific value! Pair with gourmet hamburgers and meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2019-2022. 143164 14% XD 750 mL $14.00 Score: 89/100. December 16, 2019
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Quinta de Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2015, Dão D.O.C., Portugal: From Portugal's Dao wine region, Quinta De Cabriz Colheita 2015 is robust red wine blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Alfocheiro grapes and is smoky with black fruit, vanilla aromas and flavours. Enjoy now. Drink: 2018-2024. 247973 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. November 24, 2018
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Casa de Cambres Reserva 2016, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Casa De Cambres 2016 Reserva is a fantastic value Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz red wine blend under $15 from the Douro wine region. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with ripe dark fruit, savoury herbs and spices and good acidity for food. Pour with grilled game sausages. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2021-2024. 470377 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 1, 2022
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Symington Family Estates Altano 2018, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Altano 2018 is produced by Symington Family Estates and is a full-bodied and concentrated red blend of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca from the Douro wine region aged in neutral French oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks. Lots of juicy dark fruit, savoury herb and spicy flavours on the palate matched with good acidity for food. Pour with braised beef and grilled sausage dishes. Drink: 2021-2025. 579862 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2021
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Barahonda Carro 2019, Yecla D.O., Spain: Señorío De Barahonda Carro 2019 is a fantastic value Monastrell, Syrah, Tempranillo and Merlot red wine blend under $14 from the Yecla D.O. Dry and full-bodied with ripe blackberry, dark plum, tart cherry, smoky spicy flavours plushy on the palate and balanced with vibrant acidity for food. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2022-2024. 574426 13.50% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2022
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Alceo Tempranillo 2017, La Mancha D.O., Spain: From La Mancha, Alceo 2017 Tempranillo is a deep dark ruby in the glass, fragrant on the nose, full-bodied and mouth filling with ripe black currant, dark raspberry, dark cherry, wild herb flavours finishing with a smoky kiss. Excellent value under $13. Pour with a meaty lasagne or burgers and ribs from the grill. The wine was fermented in stainless-steel tank and aged up to five months in American oak casks prior to bottling. Produced by the Familia Bastida. Drink: 2021-2025. 18768 13.50% XD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 89/100. March 5, 2021
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