Twelve bucks for a wine that delivers varietal character and a sense of place? You won’t find this very often, but it’s happening in this bottle. Blackberry, black cherry, menthol and bell pepper with some sweet vanilla spice make for a delicious easy drinker that you can buy for your holiday parties — Halloween, anyone? I’d consider a bottle in my pillowcase a treat.
Casillero del Diablo, Central Valley (Chile) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Rich Cook