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Zuccardi Q Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Robust, supple, smooth, juicy Malbec produced from grapes mostly sourced from the Altamira but some from Chacayes as well. Ripe blackberry, earthy florals, blueberry and plum flavours, savoury on the palate. Great value and taste for the money. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2023. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. November 27, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
3 Rings Shiraz 2016, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Great value under $20 on this full-bodied, smoky and meaty Barossa Valley Shiraz. Look for fleshy, smoky plum, dark berry compote and underbrush flavours on the palate on this, dark, lush and mouth-coating red wine. Pair with all things grilled from the BBQ. Drink: 2019-2025. 15495 14.90% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Maipo Valley, Chile: A fleshy and warm Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maipo Valley with ripe red cherry, dark plum, mint, dried fruit and earthy underbrush flavours on the palate. Drink: 2019-2025. 18721 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. December 17, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Montes Limited Selection Carmenère 2016, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: A bright and juicy, medium-plus-bodied Carmenère, with lots of ripe red berry, savoury herb, smoky, spicy flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a meaty, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2019-2024. 256685 14.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2017, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Produced from old vines Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvèdre (10%) grapes sourced from the Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region in south France. Full-bodied with ripe blackberry, cherry liqueur, dark berry, plum, dried florals, wild herbs and dark spice flavours smooth on the palate. Drink: 2019-2022. 343517 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 5, 2020 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Gérard Bertrand Réserve Spéciale Viognier 2017, Pays D'oc, Roussillon I.G.P., France: An excellent, well-balanced and juicy Viognier with floral, honey apricot, ginger aromas on the nose, dry with lemon zest, soft orange, ripe stone fruit and cake spice flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast duck a l'orange. Drink: 2019-2023. 147975 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. December 17, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand: Love this! crisp, juicy, mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of lemongrass, lime zest and gooseberry. Medium-bodied, no oak. Racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2019-2021. 237255  13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Tinto Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Drink: 2019-2024. 452789 13.50% MD 750 mL  $14.95. May 25, 2019 Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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