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Louis Jadot Coteaux Bourguignons 2014, Burgundy, France Drink: 2014-2017. 383448 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.90. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Tedeschi Capitel Nicalò Appassimento Valpolicella Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied juicy red wine with lots of heft and mouth-filling flavour. Dark cherry and black plum, almost prune on the nose of this D.O.C. wine. Good value. This is one of the best producers of ripasso. Wonderful dry finish for a wide range of dishes, especially hearty meat ones. Drink: 2014-2020. 984997 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 8, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Villa Annaberta Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Fantastic! This Appassimento style robust Italian red wine delivers superb value and taste for the money. Aromas of fleshy black cherry, black raspberry and some smoke. Drink: 2014-2018. 378091 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. October 16, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Quinta Das Camélias Reserva 2012, Dão, Portugal: Loaded with purple and black plum aromas on the nose, and blackberry liqueur richness on the palate. Concentrated, intense and full-bodied with a mouth-coating viscosity. Great price. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2017. 305334 14% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Monasterio de las Viñas Blend Gran Reserva Garnacha 2005, Carinena D.O., Spain: A mouth-watering, delicious Spanish red. Full-bodied, but not heavy with notes of ripe dark red fruit. this wine is a blend of Garnacha (otherwise known as Grenache), Tempranillo, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This Gran Reserva is a rare opportunity to taste mature Spanish wine, a rare treat . Pair with veal. Drink: 2008-2016. 82024 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 18, 2021 Best Value Red Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Borsao Garnacha 2012, Borja, Spain: Extraordinary value for the price! Wow. Full-bodied, supple, smooth with gloriously ripe aromas of black plum and blackberry. Perfect for hearty meat dishes and large parties. Drink: 2012-2016. 386961 14.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Monasterio de las Viñas Reserva 2006, Cariñena D.O., Spain: Brought to us by Grandes Vinos Y Viñedos and San José de Aguarón, this is a great wine for the price point! Juicy, full-bodied, savoury and smooth. Aromas of cedar and black cherry. Great pick for a potluck gathering or movie night. It would also be terrific with cold cuts and hard cheeses. Drink: 2012-2017. 166579 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 19, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

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