Boya Syrah 2019, Leyda Valley D.O., Chile: From Garcés Silva, Boya 2019 Syrah is a youthful, solid, dry, medium-bodied Syrah produced from grapes sourced from the Leyda Valley wine region. The wine was aged 16 months in neutral oak. The wine is fragrant with wild blackberry, wild herbs, anise and pepper spice aromas mirrored on the palate and balanced with fresh acidity. Enjoy with lamb chops from the grill or lentil and bean soups. Drink: 2023-2030. 30997 14% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 24, 2023
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Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Aconcagua Valley D.O., Chile: Produced by Eduardo Chadwick, Arboleda 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from sustainably grown grapes sourced from Las Vertientes, mid-Coastal Mountain Range. The grapes in this area are treated to cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean giving this dry, medium-bodied wine fresh and rich flavours of dark cherry, blackberry, sweet and spicy dried tobacco leaf, chocolate and mint. The wine is framed with fine-grained tannins. Drink or hold through 2030. Drink: 2024-2030. 606764 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 93/100. April 26, 2025
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Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Bordeaux A.C., France: From Château Lamothe de Haux, Chombart & Speck Cave Mystère 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is a great value Bordeaux at $19. Produced from sustainably grown grapes, the wine is rich and ample with dark fruits, plum, earthy, meaty and toasted nut notes that linger on the palate. Enjoy with roasted red meats or Southwest veggie burgers. Drink: 2024-2028. 39096 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 89/100. November 16, 2024
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