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Zuccardi Q Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: A fleshy ripe malbec with a touch of dark spice on the finish. Full-bodied and smooth. Great price for such quality. This wine was matured in French oak for 1 year. Lovely cedar and spice on the finish. Try it tonight. Drink: 2012-2016. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2012, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Mouth-watering and full-bodied: this robust red cries out for a juicy steak! Ripe and tart blackberry flavours with some black plum and just enough oak. Very consistent producer. Lovely dark cherry notes on the finish. Lip-smacking delicious. Drink: 2013-2016. 166991 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Winemaker's Lot 148 Carmenère 2012, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, Chile: Terrific price for such a delicious wine! Full-bodied but not heavy with luscious and mouth-watering aromas and flavours of dark fruit and some dark chocolate. Spectacular value for such quality. Perfect for pizza night. Drink: 2013-2016. 30957 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Chateau Bellevue La Forêt 2010, Fronton, Southwest, France: This robust, well-priced red wine comes to us via Philip Grant, Propriétaire. Remarkably, it won the Gold Medal at the prestigious competition, Concours Général Agricole in 2012 in Paris. The wine is mostly made from the Negrette grape and offers lip-smacking delicious flavours of dark fruit and cedar brush. Decant 1 hours and try it with a juicy steak tonight. Drink: 2014-2018. 354134 14.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. February 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2011, Napa Valley, United States: Gorgeous! Aromas and flavours of fleshy ripe black cherries. Silky and full-bodied, smooth on the palate. Lots of complexity yet lip-smacking delicious! Try it with roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016. 308221 13.80% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 12, 2013 Top Rated Red Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

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