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d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Gorgeous! Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. The catalogue says 2009 but we tasted 2008 so check what's on the shelves. Drink: 2013-2017. 936971 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 94/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review
Errazuriz La Escultura Estate Chardonnay 2012, Valle de Casablanca, Chile: A clean, crisp, refreshing chardonnay with attractive aromas and flavours of green apple and some tropical tree fruit. Lovely minerality. Amazingly great price for this quality. Drink: 2013-2015. 31874 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. September 11, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Errázuriz La Cumbre Shiraz 2008, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Magnificent! What a towering example of what Chile is capable of producing in rich, concentrated and complex red wines. There's lots of fleshy black fruit here but also vibrancy and lift from the cool climate where the grapes are grown. Perfect for rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 579821 14.50% XD 750 mL  $90.00 Score: 93/100. September 11, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Errazuriz Pinot Noir 2012, Valle de Aconcagua, Chile: Juicy with luscious aromas and flavours of fleshy red cherries and strawberries. Full-bodied, smooth and mouth-watering. Amazing price for this quality. Try it with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 226696 13.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 11, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Jérôme Quiot 2010, A.C. Rhone, France: Spicy with black fruit and cedar forest notes. Many layers of voluptuous, full-bodied pleasure on the palate with fleshy dark fruit flavours. Smooth with a long finish. A wonderful way to spend an evening of conversation and sipping. Drink: 2012-2018. 983650 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 93/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Tenuta Di Burchino Il Burchino 2010, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: A juicy, mouth-watering red with pleasantly sour cherries and tart cranberries. Silky, medium-bodied. The grapes for this wine were farmed biodynamically (organic plus more). Drink: 2017-2020. 515460 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. October 3, 2018 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Caparzo Winery Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied, mouth-watering red with aromas of dark red fruit, smoke and dried herbs. Firm tannins. Decant 2 hours. Will cellar well. Pair with game dishes. Drink: 2017-2023. 579094 14% D 750 mL  $51.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Journey's End Single Vineyard Shiraz 2007, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Savoury and juicy with a meaty note that makes this ultra delicious. This is a full-bodied red that will tempt you to drink it too fast: it's that tasty. Aromas of fleshy black fruit and hedonistic happiness. Drink: 2013-2017. 337642 14% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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