Dominio del Plata 2006 “Crios de Susana Balbo,” Mendoza

There’s nothing terribly new about Argentina, but the blend here might be unfamiliar: Syrah (which you know) and Bonarda (which you might not). But for $12.99 in PA right now, it’s a wine that’s worth trying. This fruity, surprisingly complex steal, from one of Argentina’s top female winemakers, is bound to become a staple in your cellar…or liver.

Brian Freedman is a food and wine writer, wine educator, and food and wine consultant. He is currently the restaurant critic and drinks columnist for Philadelphia Weekly, Suburban Life Magazine, and South Jersey Magazine. Previously, he worked as a part time instructor at the Wine School of Philadelphia.

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