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Best's Bin No. 1 Great Western Shiraz 2022, Great Western, Victoria, Australia: Earthy-herb and forest-floor aromas give way to pepper-dusted cherry and blackberry, while structured tannins and oak spice support a plush, long finish. Excellent with barbecued leg of lamb or pepper-crusted steak. Drink: 2025-2032. 222323 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 94/100. October 11, 2025 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Lenz Moser Prestige Reserve Blauer Zweigelt 2021, Burgenland Qualitätswein, Austria: Raspberry and sour-cherry scents mingle with a peppery spice thread, while a sleek, bright palate carries to a crisp finish. Fabulous together with smoked duck or prosciutto-wrapped melon. Drink: 2025-2026. 45348 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. October 11, 2025 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Montes Outer Limits Cinsault 2022, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Outer Limits Cinsault shows bright red-berry and floral aromas that lead into a light-bodied, crisp palate with gentle, refined tannins. A great pairing for summer salads or grilled vegetables. Drink: 2025-2027. 41898 14% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Château Tour de Haut-Moulin 2015, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Lionel Poitou, prop., Château Tour De Haut-Moulin 2015 is a rich, full-bodied maturing red wine blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance in Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes. On the palate the wine is showing brambleberry fruits, plum, cedar brush spice and a lingering mocha finish. Tannins are pleasantly grippy. The wine was aged 15 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Since 1870, Chateau Tour du Haut-Moulin has been owned by the Poitou family. Lionel Poitou is its 6th generation owner. Drink or hold. Drink: 2025-2028. 26295 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Quinta da Fonte Souto Red 2019, Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal: This wine is fragrant in tobacco-leaf and red-liquorice aromas that unfurl across a creamy, lush mid-palate, while firm, velvety tannins lead to a slate-infused finish. Excellent with braised beef short ribs or aged Gouda. Drink: 2025-2028. 45163 14.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Rui Roboredo Madeira Castello d'Alba Limited Edition Red 2020, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Limited Edition Red layers dark-plum and violet-petal aromas over a tight frame of polished tannins and brisk acidity, offering lush texture and stamina. Excellent with roasted lamb or aged Manchego. Drink: 2025-2028. 44951 14% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 92/100. October 11, 2025 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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