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Bodega Jacques & Francois Lurton Malbec 2005, Mendoza, Argentina: Sourced from the foothills of the Andes, Malbec is Argentina's most emblematic red grape variety. This wine is a terrific value! Rich and full-bodied with notes of blackcurrant, mulberry, black raspberries and smoky oak. 28829 13.80% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 4, 2007 Full Review
Trapiche Extravaganza 2012, Argentina, Argentina Drink: 2014-2018. 360776 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Aveniu Brands Septima Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Argentina   750 mL  $15.49. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Nugan Estate Alfredo Second Pass Shiraz 2016, New South Wales, Australia  368811 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Nugan Estate Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2012, Riverina, New South Wales, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia  376707 14% XD 750 mL  $26.95. June 19, 2014 Full Review
Tallimba Grove Uncensored Shiraz, Australia  14% D 750 mL  $18.49. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Minty blackberry aromas on the nose with great freshness and elegance on the palate. Mouth-filling richness of dark fruit. Great balance and finesse with a long finish. Perfect for dinner parties. Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine structure and bones, while shiraz gives it roundness and flesh. This wine is matured in barrels that contained the previous vintage of Grange, the winery's flagship wine. This wine keeps great company, and so will you when you share it with friends. Drink: 2013-2018. 309625 14% D 750 mL  $100.00 Score: 94/100. November 9, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Lurton Hacienda Araucano Carmenere Reserva 2005, Central Valley, Chile: A black, brooding, full-bodied wine that's very tasty. Juicy notes of blackberries and dark fruit and a smoky finish. Excellent value. 61325 13% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2008 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Château Puyfromage Bordeaux Côtes De Francs 2007, Bordeaux, France  13.50%  750 mL  $19.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vigorello San Felice Toscana I.G.T. 2006, Toscane, Italy  726463 13.50% XD 750 mL  $82.00. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Banfi Rosa Regale, Italy   750 mL  $29.99. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Umberto Cesari Iove Sangiovese/Merlot 2013, Rubicone IGT, Italy  628180 13%  750 mL  $15.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Agricola San Felice Contrada Merlot 2012, Italy   750 mL  $17.99. January 1, 2014 Full Review
François Lurton Hermanos Tempranillo 2011, Toro D.O., Spain: This towering big Spanish red needs to be decanted at least an hour, but two is better. It completely transformed in the glass after this amount of time as it almost mute at the beginning. Gorgeous aromas of cedary black fruit support the high alcoholic content. Layered and satisfying. Great price. Drink: 2014-2019. 372342 15% XD 750 mL  $16.15 Score: 88/100. October 11, 2014 Full Review
Finca Antigua Syrah 2011, Spain   750 mL  $14.99. January 1, 2014 Full Review
06 Turret Fields (La Bascula), Spain  190553  750 mL  $18.49. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Hermanos Lurton Rueda Blanc Nava Del Rey Verdejo 2013, Rueda, Castille Léon, Spain  405571 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Conundrum Red 2011, California, United States: Dark chocolate, mocha and espresso on the nose with fleshy ripe black plums and more chocolate on the palate. Full-bodied, supple and smooth, and brought to us by Charlie Wagner and Caymus. Try it with Mexican mole. Drink: 2014-2019. 294298 14.20% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. March 29, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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