Vigneti del Salento
Inky and intense, this wine explodes with aromas of dark cherry jam, vanilla, and sweet tobacco. The palate is "lush and opulent," with a soft, rounded mouthfeel and virtually no harsh edges. It’s a sun-drenched, high-impact wine that finishes with a decadent hint of cocoa.
Alcohol: 14%
Region: Manduria, Puglia, Italy
Year: 2020
Château Fontarèche
A deep, brooding red with a bouquet of sun-ripened blackberries, garrigue (wild Mediterranean herbs), and a pinch of black pepper. The palate is incredibly smooth, featuring ripe, "velvety" tannins and a warm, spice-driven finish. It’s a generous, soul-warming wine that captures the heat of the South.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Region: Corbières, Languedoc, France
Year: 2020
Moulin des Chênes
This wine is deep crimson in color, with aromas of ripe strawberries, blackberries, and wild thyme. On the palate, it reveals "velvety" tannins and a juicy core of bold, red fruits and subtle spice. It shares the power of its neighbor, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but with a softer, more approachable elegance.
Alcohol: 14%
Region: Lirac, Rhône Valley, France
Year: 2016
Bodega Colomé
Deep purple in color, this elegant expression of Malbec leads with vibrant aromas of ripe red fruits—like fresh raspberry and cherry—laced with delicate violet and spice. Sourced from the sandy soils of the La Brava vineyard, it trades heavy extraction for refinement. The cool mountain nights preserve a brilliant 'mountain-air' freshness, framing soft, round tannins and carrying the wine to a long, lingering finish.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Region: Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina
Year: 2020