2011's best wines as chosen by Wine Spectator Magazine.
(Check them out now, quantities are extremely limited)
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Rated 90 by Wine Spectator, this delicious wine is a mixture of 55% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Tannat and 5% Bonarda, which results in a pleasantly spicy and fruity taste.
Winery: Bodega Colome
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Region: Argentina
Price: $11.99 for a limited time
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A fruity, herb and peppery palate with soft tannins distinguishes this wine from other Sangioveses, especially in this price range. Pairs superbly with chicken and red meat, as well as with hard cheeses. This excellent wine is only available in limited quantities, so act now!
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Variety: Sangiovese
Region: Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Price: $11.75
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Given 90 points by The Wine Advocate, this ruby red Malbec goes well with just about anything. Cherry and smoky oak notes combine with a fruity, lemony nut taste on the palate.
Winery: Susana Balbo Winery
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety:Malbec
Region: Argentina
Price: $12.99
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This smooth, berry and chocolately cab is great for red meats and poultry. Don’t be afraid to pair it with cheeses as well.
Winery: MWD Vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Sierra Foothills, California
Price: $14.99
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From the Rock Paper Scissors winery that loves to put the fun back in wine, the 2006 Roshambo Carignane is a hit. With its cherry and raspberry notes, this wine goes great with chicken or cheesecake. Get yours now before I ro sham bo you for it.
Winery: Roshambo
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Variety: Carignane
Region: Alexander Valley, California
Price: $12.99
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Thought to be a Merlot until the mid-nineties, Chilean Carménère grapes are actually an ancient Bordeaux that was wiped out in France. Casa Donoso’s Carmenère Reserva 2005 was a gold medalist at the Catad’Or Hyatt wine awards, and goes great with cheese and red meats.
Act now! – It’s available only in limited quantities.
Winery: Casa Donoso
Vintage: 2005
Type: Red
Variety: Carménère
Region: Maule Valley, Chile
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 92 points
Price: $14.00
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A wonderful wine to enjoy with grilled red meats, Mill Creek’s Dry Creek Valley Merlot has smooth blackberry and tart cherry flavors combined with spice and a hint of vanilla.
Winery: Mill Creek
Vintage: 2002
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Sonoma, California
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 93 points
Price: $18.00
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The 2007 Los Cardos Malbec is a great wine to pair with your next barbecued meal. Black fruit aromas and flavors mingle with earthy notes of herbs and spices in this smooth finishing wine.
Winery: Viña Doña Paula
Vintage: 2007
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: Wine Legends: 90 points
Price: $8.00
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