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M. Chapoutier Les Vignes De Bila-Haut 2016, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Midi A.C., France: Another staggeringly great value from Chapoutier: the man has the Midas touch with wine. Full-bodied, layered and complex with aromas of black fruit and pepper. Yes the price is so low for this quality. Buy a case for summer parties. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2022. 168716 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. July 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Primitivo 2015, Del Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: Liquid chocolate and sweet black plums on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Italian red wine made from the Primitivo grape (aka Zinfandel). Finishes with a lick of dark spice and licorice. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2017-2019. 395053 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 28, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2010, Tuscany DOCG, Italy: A balanced, medium- to full-bodied Italian red wine with aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Well-made and easy drinking. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2012-2017. 111641 13.90% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. June 2, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Promessa Pinot Grigio 2015, Venezie, Italy: A fresh, crisp, clean Italian Pinot Grigio with lime zest and lemon notes on the nose, palate and finish. Racy acidity makes this ideal as a chilled aperitif or companion to fresh seafood, salads and shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 77990 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 90/100. April 26, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
L.A. Cetto Winery Petite Sirah 2015, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Stewed prunes on the nose, full-bodied with some fleshy black plum on the palate. Good price. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2019. 983742 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 86/100. May 26, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Langa Centenaria Garnacha 2011, Calatayud D.O., Spain: Superb value in this full-bodied Italian red wine for this price point. Coffee and espresso on the nose then some black fruit on the palate. Concentrated, rich and deep with great layers of flavour. Decant for 1-2 hours. Try this with meat lovers' pizza or pasta with a meat sauce. Drink: 2013-2017. 194795 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. October 11, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Torres Sangre De Toro Garnacha 2015, Catalonia, Spain: A beautiful, juicy, delicious wine, especially for this price point! Aromas of fleshy ripe dark plums and spice. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2015-2019. 6585 13.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 89/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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