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Red Wine

This is the official WineChump list for red wines we’ve tasted and enjoyed. We like to talk up the wines we think are great. Here, we’ve included notes from the producers and, from time to time, a wee bit of a comment from us — just to keep things spiced up, you know?

Red Wine

Newton Vineyard Claret

Newton Vineyard Claret Merlot 52%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38%, Syrah 5%, Petit Verdot 3%, Cabernet Franc

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Hope “The Ripper” Shiraz

Hope “The Ripper” Shiraz Shiraz Western Australia 2008 Producer Notes On the nose, generous blackberry

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Prophecy

Prophecy Pinot Noir California 2014 Producer Notes Tasting Notes Prophecy Pinot Noir showcases the best

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Layer Cake Shiraz

Layer Cake Shiraz South Australia 2008 Notes from the producer Vineyard Notes: Layer Cake Shiraz

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Chappellet Mountain Cuvee

Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon 51% Merlot 46% Malbec 1% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot

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Fabre Montmayou “Pretty” Malbec

Fabre Montmayou “Pretty” Malbec Argentina 2009 Winemaker Notes Red color with shiny violet tones. Very

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Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon

Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon 86% Cabernet Sauvignon 9% Merlot 5% Petite Sirah Lodi 2010 Producer

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Henry’s Drive Dead Letter Office Shiraz

Henry’s Drive Dead Letter Office 100% Shiraz Padthaway/ McLaren Vale 2008 Producer Notes This Padthaway/

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Pessimist

Pessimist Red Wine Paso Robles, California 2016 Producer Notes Intense red fruit aromas of cherry,

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Peter Lehmann Shiraz

Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa 2008 Notes from the Producer Peter Lehmann once said that when