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M Xx270 Syrah 2015, Corsica, France: Still quite tannic and tight, so put this one in the cellar for another few years then decant 2 hours and pair with a rare steak. Aromas of black fruit, tar, smoke and toasty oak. Drink: 2018-2024. 571778 13.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 94/100. July 5, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Château Larose-Trintaudon 2009, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France: There is mocha and dark chocolate on the nose of this robust Bordeaux red wine from the Left Bank of the Gironde River. This full-bodied red is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from the excellent 2012 vintage. Fleshy black plums are on the palate. Decant 1 hour. Pair with a rare steak. This wine was aged French oak barrels for 12 months. Decant 1 hour. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from the excellent 2012 vintage. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2018-2024. 297945 13.70% XD 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2020 Top Rated Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Maison Chanzy Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017, Burgundy A.C., France: Great value on this Old World Burgundian Pinot Noir produced by Maison Chanzy. Classic dark cherry, flinty, smoky and earthy floral flavours on the palate matched with mouth-watering acidity for food. Pair with a turkey dinner. Drink: 2019-2024. 408153 12.50% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 92/100. May 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Domaine du Pourpre 2016, Moulin à Vent, Beaujolais A.C., France: A juicy, medium-bodied, smooth French red wine made from the Gamay grape. Aromas of wild tart cherry and smoke. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2019-2021. 635797 13.10% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. July 19, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

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