Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile: Firm tannic grip on the palate, with black tart fruit and toasty oak aromas, full-bodied and savoury. Great wine for the price. This wine was aged in oak barrels for 14 months. Pair with a juicy, rare steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 408658 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. July 10, 2015
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Tessellae Old Vines Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2014, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: Loads of fleshy black and purple plums on the nose and palate with cracked black pepper on the finish. Staggeringly great for the price. The 2014 vintage of Tessellae Old Vines Cotes du Roussillon is fresh and intriguing on the nose with fleshy purple plums, black fruit and some toast. Perfect for grilled meats. Finishes with pepper and dark spice. Highly recommended Drink: 2016-2019. 343517 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 92/100. May 15, 2017
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Terra Vitae Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Laudun, Rhone, France 545988 14.50% 750 mL $15.95. January 1, 2017
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Perrin & Fils Les Sinards 2015, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône AOC, France Drink: 2016-2025. 926626 14% XD 750 mL $43.95. September 5, 2017
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KWV Triptych Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This WO-designated wine is smooth, smoky and delicious with full-bodied layers of fleshy black plums. Amazingly great price for the quality. This wine is a blend that leads with cabernet sauvignon, but also includes shiraz and merlot grapes. Just enough toasty oak aging to bring this whole delicious package together. Good finish. Try it tonight with meat lovers pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 53124 14.40% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2016
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McManis Chardonnay 2015, River Junction, California, United States: A medium-bodied, balanced California Chardonnay with soft acidity, and attractive flavours of peach and pear. Finishes with pineapple and buttered toast. This winery is Certified Sustainable, practising farming and winemaking methods that have a lower impact on the environment. Pair with salmon casserole. Drink: 2016-2018. 265983 13.50% D 750 mL $21.95 Score: 90/100. March 4, 2017
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