Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec 2012, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely freshness on the nose of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's flagship red grape, Malbec. This wine offers generous aromas of wild blackberry, toasty oak and cedar forest. Full-bodied and smooth. Decant 2 hours. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012-2017. 183897 14% D 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015
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Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Classic cassis and blackcurrant aromas in this robust red wine from one of Argentina's best winemakers. Savoury, juicy and full-bodied. Great price! Try it with a hearty meat dish. Mendoza is considered the premium wine region of Argentina, with its backdrop of the Andes Mountains. Although it is better known for Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon is on the rise and is done in a both rich and vibrant red wine style. Drink: 2015-2019. 232637 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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Trapiche Gran Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Rich, full-bodied and savoury with aromas of dark fleshy berries and some meaty notes that are very satisfying. Lots of great layers. Pair with a rare steak and enjoy! Drink: 2013-2018. 13608 14.50% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. January 11, 2016
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Sister's Run Bethlehem Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Juicy, meaty, savoury and mouth-watering. An awesome full-bodied Australian red wine with fleshy dark red and black fruit aromas. Not too heavy, just right. Meaty dishes please. Great price. Finishes with great complexity and concentration of flavour. Pair with spring lamb. Drink: 2014-2018. 360636 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Wakefield Chardonnay 2014, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Great value Chardonnay! Full-bodied with green apple and toasty oak aromas. Perfect for roast chicken. Lovely melon and pear notes on the finish of this Australian Chardonnay. Drink: 2014-2018. 711556 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Heartland Stickleback Red 2013, South Australia, Australia: This Ben Glaetzer wine delivers amazing quality and taste for the money. Redolent of big black plums and lots of mouth-watering acidity on the palate. Great wine for hearty meat dishes. Finishes with black pepper and smoke. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2017. 116574 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. February 9, 2017
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2014, South Australia, Australia: The 2014 vintage of the Yalumba Viognier delivers again! Terrific notes of lychee, rosewater and baking spices. Pair with Asian dishes. Drink: 2014-2018. 470062 14.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015
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d'Arenberg D'arry's Original Shiraz Grenache 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: This robust Australian red wine is 50-50 blend of Shiraz and Grenache grapes with enticing aromas of fleshy black fruit, spice and pepper. It offers a long finish with polished tannins. Pair with grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2013-2018. 942904 13.90% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 25, 2015
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Montes Limited Selection Carmenere 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Rich, black cherry liqueur aromas and flavours made this full-bodied red wine so seductive. Ultra-plush and voluptuous. Smooth and satisfying sensual pleasure. There's a terrific spice-infused finish wrapped in cedar smoke. Try this with pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2017. 256685 14% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016
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Château D'Argadens 2014, Bordeaux A.C., France: Juicy and lip-smacking tasty with lemongrass acidity on the palate for Thai dishes and grilled lemon chicken. Lovely medium-body yet packed with flavour, but not heavy. Great aperitif. Drink: 2014-2018. 159111 12.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Château Des Aladères 2012, Corbières, Midi A.C., France: Huge, dense, ripe blackberry and black plum fruit with some liqueur-like richness and smoke. Wonderfully rich and terrific for the price. Full-on palate whacker with the alcohol to boot. Demans brontosaurus burgers. Growl. Drink: 2013-2018. 431726 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Château Saint-Antoine 2010, Bordeaux A.C., France: A terrific value for Bordeaux especially from the strong 2010 vintage. Loaded with toasty oak and charred black fruit and dark spice. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 434464 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 87/100. January 11, 2016
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Domaine Des Carteresses Tavel Rosé 2014, Cotes Du Rhône A.C., France: Field fresh raspberries greet you on the nose followed by some watermelon and red grapefruit. This is truly liquid refreshment, with a lovely sunset thrown into the glass as extra. This is a wide-ranging and all-embracing rose that will please many people, but especially you. Drink: 2014-2016. 739474 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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Clos Les Montys Vieilles Vignes Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2013, Loire A.C., France: A dry, mouth-watering French white wine that would be divine with shellfish such as oysters, clams and mussels. Crisp and clean with bright aromas of lime and white grapefruit and juicy acidity. Great price for such quality. Drink: 2013-2017. 297911 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 88/100. August 8, 2015
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Château Moncontour Tête De Cuvée Brut Vouvray, Loire A.C., France: What a bargain for such a crisp, toasty bubbly! Lovely bright green fruit. The French writer Honoré de Balzac featured this winery in his novel, La Femme de Trente Ans. Lovely lemon lift on the finish. Perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood and great novels. A toasty, nutty French sparkling wine from the Loire Valley. These bubblies are rare finds, and this one represents tremendous value. Clean, crisp finish. Drink: 2014-2017. 207936 12% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015
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Domaine Jacky Marteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Loire A.C., France: Absolutely brilliant French white wine, especially for this price point! This Sauvignon Blanc offers vibrant and refreshing notes of both lime citrus and herbal-grassy that makes it an extremely versatile food companion from vegetarian dishes to seafood, shellfish and salads. Drink: 2014-2016. 745349 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015
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Ortas La Domelière Rasteau 2013, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by Cave de Rasteau, this rich, concentrated southern French red wine offers aromas and flavours of black cherry liqueur and dark spices. Pair with hearty meat dishes, especially grilled hamburgers. Drink: 2014-2018. 222927 14.50% XD 750 mL $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015
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M. Chapoutier Collection Bio 2013, Côtes-Du-Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: A superb Rhone red wine from one of the region's best producers. Aromas of dark fruit and spice. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 421156 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015
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Villa Wolf Gewürztraminer 2013, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany: A lovely Gewurztraminer that's not over-the-top with the lychee and rosewater aromas, but has them in a subtle and pleasing way. Good spice and acidity for Asian dishes and curries. Amazingly great price, like many wines from this German winery. Drink: 2014-2018. 409706 11.50% M 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015
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Valpantena Valpolicella Ripasso 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: A smooth, juicy, mouth-watering Italian red wine with black cherry and black raspberry flavours. Smoky finish. Great value. Pair with spicy sausages. Drink: 2014-2018. 429928 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. June 11, 2016
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Middle-Earth Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: One wine to rule them all, one wine to watch JRR Tolkien's trilogy! Grassy but not too herbal, just enough to get you to Mordor. Pour Gandolph a second glass and listen to his wisdom. It will require that you leave the Shire. Drink: 2014-2017. 391987 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 11, 2016
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Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Gooseberry goodness on the nose of this zesty New Zealand wine made from the country's iconic white grape Sauvignon Blanc. This is a gusher of mouth-watering acidity on the palate: perfect for fresh seafood. Herbal and bright. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2015-2017. 224428 13.50% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. October 3, 2015
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Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2014, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is a great example South African Chenin Blanc with seductive aromas of Asian pear and something I can only describe as black apricot. Oak imparts baked bread and wraps this wine beautifully. Baking spices on the finish of this exotically wonderful wine. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2014-2018. 675421 13.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. August 8, 2015
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Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc 2015, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is a great example South African Chenin Blanc with seductive aromas of Asian pear and something I can only describe as black apricot. Oak imparts baked bread and wraps this wine beautifully. Baking spices on the finish of this exotically wonderful wine. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2015-2019. 675421 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 90/100. January 11, 2016
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Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: Lots of toasty oak and Band-Aid on the nose (good thing) on this robust Spanish red wine. Loaded with black berries and wild tart woodland fruit with savoury cedar brush and garrigue and mystery. Meaty, and chompy. Drink with a fork. Great price. Steak please. Drink: 2013-2017. 383018 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 89/100. January 11, 2016
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G Manuel Martinez Vinos Sin Ley S.L., Puerta Bonita Garnacha 2009, D.O., Vinos De Madrid, Spain: So different, and I love it! Dark peppered fruit with a plummy base. This wine is made from grapes grown on vines that are 120 years old. That means their flavours are very concentrated. This wine is complex, rich and full-bodied at a terrific price. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2013-2016. 132266 14.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. May 11, 2013
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Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Garnacha (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Wet stone after a spring rain plus lemon zest and lime refreshment. Love this zingy Washington state white wine made form classic Riesling grapes. Fantastic value. Pair with fresh Dover sole in melted butter. Drink: 2014-2018. 685651 11.50% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 91/100. August 8, 2015
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Classic Cabernet with blackberry and cassis, mocha-espresso aromas from the oak and very balanced. Full-bodied and smooth. This Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet also includes small amount of Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Syrah in the blend. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2015-2019. 269357 13.50% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. August 8, 2015
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