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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price. There's some seductive anise and dark spice on the long finish. Liquid velvet. Drink: 2013-2019. 84996 14% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2014, South Australia, Barossa, Australia: This full-bodied red wine has lip-smacking delicious aromas and flavours of black and purple fruit. Smooth and supple. Love the fact that this big shiraz is not filtered, giving us the full-on flavour experience. Try is with lamb and rosemary. Drink: 2016-2022. 167189 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Concentrated pleasure with dark depths of fleshy black plums and blackberry fruit. Chary black fruit and loads of toasty oak. What a package, especially for this price. Winemaker Elena Brooks apparently wears steel cap work boots every day but carries a pair of high heels in case of "emergencies" (you go girl!). Pair with t-rex burgers. Drink: 2016-2020. 269464 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. April 24, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the classic grape Cabernet Sauvignon in the Aconcagua Valley. This wine offers enticing aromas of blackcurrant cassis along with toasty oak. There's a grip on the palate, so decant one hour and enjoy with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2022. 606764 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 21, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Waterkloof Circle of Life 2015, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Waterkloof's Circle of Life is a medium-bodied, leesy and savoury, vibrant white wine blend of 72% Sauvignon Blanc and 28% Chenin Blanc. The wine was left on the primary lees for an extended period before bottling. This helped to add more complexity and weight to the final blend. Drink: 2019-2023. 284588 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 25, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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