Finca Las Moras, San Juan (Cuyo, Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2020

 One of the country’s largest producers, Las Moras is also one of the more reliable names for everyday red wines.  Owned by the Penaflor company which also owns Trapiche, the winery regularly receives good value citations for its “Barrel Select” Malbec and Cabernet.  Its high end wines are led by the Gran Syrah, and this 50-50 blend of Cabernet and Syrah delivers plenty of depth for the price.  From its deep dark color to its pleasing berry, spice and slightly herbal nose, it hits all the right notes for a well-above the ordinary everyday red.  It wins you over with its generous, round, and lively black fruit flavors.  With light tannin, it could easily complement a big hunk of red meat, Argentinian style.