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Penfolds 2016 Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet
Winery: Penfolds
Grape(s): 66% Shiraz & 34% Cabernet
Region: South Australia
Year: 2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A nose that's reminiscent of plums, black cherries, pomegranate, and fresh herbs rises up from a glass. Black cherry, plum, and pomegranate flavors envelop the palate, along with accents of herbs and spice. Ripe, yet still lively, with well integrated tannins, it's meant to be enjoy with beef stew.
Rating: 90

Casas DelBosque 2015 Syrah
Winery: Casas DelBosque
Grape(s): Syrah
Region: Chile
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
A savory nose brings together aromas of smoked green chilies, game, white pepper,and bramble berries. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry and cherry that mingle among highlights of cedar, pepper, and green chili. It's not for fans of fruity, new-world wines but fans of hearty, herbaceous reds must try this.
Rating: 90

Alamos 2017 Malbec
Winery: Alamos
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Year: 2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 5-10

Review:
One is greeted by aromas of blueberries and plums that move into expressions of graham cracker, all-spice, and spring flowers. Cocoa tannins frame flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and plum along with accents of minerals,nutmeg, and violets. Solid fruit and structure, as well as its dry finish make this a ideal food wine, especially for the price. Enjoy with your favorite Mexican dish.
Rating: 90

Rust En Vrede 2015 Stellenbosch Merlot
Winery: Rust En Vrede
Grape(s): 100% Merlot
Region: South Africa
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
There's cherry and plum aromas that interweave among suggestions of herbs, game, and vanilla on the nose. Plush tannins carry flavors of blackberries,cherries, and plums into nuances of herbs and bacon on the palate. A nice balance of fruit and non-fruit flavors make this a rather interesting Merlot. Fans of a more reserved, earthy style really ought to check it out.
Rating: 90