Montes Alpha Carmenère 2021, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: Montes Alpha 2021 Carmenère is produced from sustainably-grown, dry-farmed grapes sourced from the Marchigue and Apalta, Colchagua Valley wine region. A lovely vintage that is dry and medium-plus-bodied, showing plenty of ripe red berry, blueberry fruit, sweet dried tobacco leaf and spicy notes on the palate. Tannins are fine-grained. Drink through 2026. Drink: 2023-2027. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 93/100. May 10, 2025 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Brunel De La Gardine 2017, Cotes Du Rhone, France Drink: 2017-2019.  13% D 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Marques De Riscal Rioja Reserva 2020, Rioja D.O.C., Spain Drink: 2025-2027. 32656 14.50% XD 750 mL  $32.15. August 15, 2025 Full Review