Less than $15
Jan. 21, 2020
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KWV
Chardonnay Western Cape Classic Collection 2018
$10
Well-rounded, with hints of salted butter that are quickly taken over by apple and citrus notes. Moderate length. Drink now. 32,000 cases made, 2,880 cases imported. —Aleks Zecevic
$15 to $30
Jan. 21, 2020
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BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA
Malbec La Consulta 2017
$25
Features fine-edged macerated raspberry, cherry and red plum flavors, accented by notes of hot stone. Freshly ground coffee and spice details show on the tannic finish. Best from 2020 through 2024. 5,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus
More than $30
Jan. 21, 2020
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DELAS
Gigondas Les Reinages 2017
$35
A warm, inviting style, with plum sauce and blackberry compote flavors lending this a hedonistic edge. Singed alder, savory and garrigue flashes in the background keep this honest. Best from 2020 through 2030. 1,122 cases made. —James Molesworth
