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Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: A remarkably well-priced Malbec from Argentina. Smooth, full-bodied and offering generous aromas of concentrated, intensely flavoured black fruits with a lovely touch of mocha and smoke on the finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 234385 14.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
[yellow tail] Merlot 2013, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2013-2016. 625350 13% MD 750 mL  $11.95. July 20, 2008 Full Review
Errazuriz Max Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Valle de Aconcagua, Chile: Fresh, crisp and dry: everything you want in a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. More lime and lemon citrus than herbal grassy in nature. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 273342 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 91/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
35 South Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012, Chile, Chile Drink: 2012-2016. 218859 14% D 750 mL  $12.95. June 22, 2012 Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Gamay 2008, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France  526327 12.50%  1500 mL  $23.45. July 23, 2008 Full Review
Chapoutier Rasteau 2012, Rhone Valley AOC, France: An excellent, complex, deeply layered Rhone Valley red wine blend from one of the region's best producers. Layers of dark fruit and smoke. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 321539 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc Grenache Blanc 2013, Cotes-du-Rhone A.O.C., France: A full-bodied, mouth-filling white wine blend from the Rhone Valley that offers excellent value. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 245340 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 6, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Georges Duboeuf Brouilly 2013, Beaujolais AOC, France: Lots of juicy, mouth-watering tart red berries that demand food like planked salmon or roast chicken. Light- to medium-bodied with smooth tannins. Drink: 2013-2017. 213934 12.70% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Folonari Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2013, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2013-2017. 481838 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95. July 24, 2008 Full Review
Bolla Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezie, Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 363622 12.50% XD 750 mL  $11.95. July 16, 2008 Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A dry, full-bodied, mouth-watering Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany. Aromas of tart cherry, earth and sun-dried tomatoes. Made from the iconic Sangiovese grape, this wine is a perfect pairing for pasta in tomato sauce or pizza. Drink: 2013-2018. 107276 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. April 15, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Ménage à Trois Red 2012, California, United States: Fleshy black raspberry and cherry on the nose of this terrifically tasty Californian red wine blend of Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is fun, but don't let that mislead you into thinking that this isn't a seriously good wine. Pair with roast beef for three ;) Drink: 2013-2016. 308007 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
The Show 2012, California, United States Drink: 2012-2016. 383885 13.90% D 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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