Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A lively Malbec with intriguing aromas of black raspberry, bacon and vanilla smoke. Concentrated and powerful with polished tannins. Ready to drink now, but will also do well with a few years in the cellar. Absolutely delicious especially at this price! This wine cries out to be on your table beside prime rib. Let your mouth have some fun tonight! Drink: 2013-2016. 186668 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. June 27, 2015
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Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Valle, South Australia, Australia: Superb depth and focus in this generous Australian Shiraz! Very convenient half bottle size means that you can dine eloquently for one or two with a glass or two. Full-bodied and sensuous. Perfect for grilled steak or lamb. Drink: 2013-2016. 180430 14.50% D 375 mL $11.95 Score: 92/100. June 7, 2014
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Henry of Pelham Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This medium-bodied red wine is seduction in a glass. Year after year (even in a touch vintage like 2011), they produce spectacular pinot noir, especially for this price. Plush and sexy with a satin-smooth texture. Gorgeous aromas of smokey cherries. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Drink: 2012-2016. 13904 12.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2013
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Cave Spring Cellars Gamay 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: Mocha, black plum plush, rich gamay like you've never tasted it. Cool-climate gamay at its best. Drink: 2013-2016. 228569 13.50% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 88/100. July 16, 2014
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1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Maipo Valley, Chile: Love it! Superb complexity, depth and heft for the money. Each of the wines for the San Pedro line comes from its own selected vineyard planted with a specific variety, in this case fleshy ripe Cabernet Sauvignon that's surprisingly aromatic. Notes of blackberry and cassis. Finishes with mocha and dark spice. The grapes are grown in the Alto Maipo Valley in high altitude vineyards planted 40 years ago in clay loam soils on an alluvial terrace with cobblestone 50 centimetres (20 inches) below the surface to create excellent drainage and superbly concentrated wine. Drink: 2014-2018. 37911 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 19, 2014
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Christian Moueix Merlot Bordeaux 2005, Bordeaux, France 13% 750 mL $15.10. March 1, 2012
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Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian Cabernet hails from the Paso Robles region, a warm climate that ripens red wines to great intensity. This wine is no exception. Pair it with a rare steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 161141 14.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 2, 2014
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