Chile, Argentina, and South Africa all make red wines of top quality in many different styles: elegant, powerful, and easy-going. Here are some recommendations for the firsts months of 2025 with no specific theme, except that they are inspired by our upcoming wine tours to the southern hemisphere, Chile-Argentina, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Maybe you won’t find these particular wines but you can look for the producer or the grape variety. Happy hunting!
Vigno by Bouchon, Carignan 2020, Maule. Chile, ~25 euro. Full-bodied, flavourful from carignan, Maules’ signature grape.
Weinert Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Mendoza, Argentina, 94842, ~25 euro. Classic cabernet sauvignon from Mendoza with a powerful warm climate feel to it and a pleasant acidity in the finish.
Creation Pinot Noir Reserve 2021, Hemel en Aarde, South Africa, ~30 euro. A pinot noir with grape typicity from the cool south coast of South Africa.
Craven Cinsaut 2020 Stellenbosch, South Africa, ~28 euro. An elegant and flavourful cinsault with personality.
Lievland Cellar Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coastal Region, South Africa, ~12 euro. Black currents and soft tannins create a good balance.
Rústico Cinsault Viña Bouchon, 2023, Valle del Itata, Chile, ~15 euro. Juicy, easy-drinking pleasant.
