Zuccardi, Santa Rosa (Mendoza, Argentina) Bonarda 2018

 Along with its dark eggplant-purple color and soft, lively tannins this wine has the sort of appeal that many of us appreciate.  It’s an undemanding, modestly priced, everyday red wine that isn’t flashy but offers freshness and appetizing hints of red and black fruits, chocolate and spice.  Also known as Corbeau or Charbonneau, Bonarda is widely appreciated for its purity of fruit and gentle texture.