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Duca Di Quadri Catemario Collezione Privata Pinot Grigio 2013, Friuli, Collio D.O.C., Italy: Signature Pinot Grigio offering crisp refreshment and a fine elegance in the glass. Notes of white citrus fruit and wild flowers. Mouth-watering vibrancy! Lemon-lime lift, medium-bodied. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 120782 12.40% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ercavio Roble Más Que Vinos Tempranillo 2011, La Mancha, Tierra De Castilla, Spain: A sensuous, seductive red wine with mocha and black fleshy fruit in the nose that follows through on the palate. Full-bodied with lots of character and life. Love the espresso finish. I drool with I think of this wine paired with a coffee-rubbed steak. Drink: 2013-2017. 67504 14.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. June 21, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Ribota Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Tempranillo 2010, La Mancha, Spain: Smoky and dark with toasty oak on the nose. This delicious, full-bodied red wine has attractive black fruit flavours on the palate with a good grip. Terrific BBQ wine. Excellent price for this quality. Drink: 2013-2016. 280628 14% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Lan Crianza Tempranillo 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A full-bodied, supple red wine with attractive notes of black fruit. This Crianza is made 100% from Tempranillo grapes. It's value-priced and crowd-pleasing for parties. Some toasty oak on the finish. Try it with a hearty meat dish. The Spanish wine term Crianza translates to "nurture" or "upbringing" and indicates that this Rioja wine was matured for a minimum of two years before release, with a minimum of one year in oak barrels. Great value! Drink: 2013-2018. 166538 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Monte Pinadillo Crianza Tempranillo 2010, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Lovely, voluptuous and layered with black fruit aromas, silky smooth tannins, and an enveloping sense that all is right with the world. This full-bodied wine is made from 100% Tinto Fino aka Tempranillo. The vineyards are located in the heart of the region on the banks of the Duero River and the wine is aged in French and American oak. Produced by San Roque de La Encina. Drink: 2014-2018. 360768 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

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