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Lavau Domaine La Décelle Réserve Valréas 2017, Valréas, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Domaine la Décelle Reserve 2017 is a fragrant, medium-plus-bodied Grenache and Syrah red wine blend with bright red berry fruit and pink florals on the nose; dry, vibrant and silky with strawberry, red berry, fresh cherry, pepper and smoky flavours supple, silky and lingering on the palate. Drink: 2020-2022. 14391 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. September 30, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Cellier des Dauphins Vinsobres 2017, Vinsobres, Rhône A.C., France: Cellier des Dauphins is made up of 13 co-operative wineries and 3,000 growers. This is a fresh, bright, commercial-style red blend of Grenache and Shiraz sourced from the Southern Rhone. The wine is juicy, textured, mouth-filling and layered with dark berry, plum, dried wild strawberry and raspberry flavours on the palate and a cracked black pepper finish. Tannins are velvety. Excellent value here. Pour with prime rib. Drink: 2021-2024. 15448 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review
Ferraton Père & Fils Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2019, Rhône A.C., France: Ferraton Père & Fils Plan De Dieu 2019 is a full-bodied, vibrant Southern Rhône red with ripe raspberry, wild herbs, dark chocolate and stony, flinty flavours silky on the palate. Tannins are velvety. Beautiful now and for the next three years. Pour with a prime rib roast. Drink: 2021-2024. 74229 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 6, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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