Ventisquero, Colchagua Valley (Chile) 2019

 This bold blend of Syrah and Carménère, combines attractive elements of each grape.  Together, it’s a harmonious blend of dark fruit, leafy notes — Carménère speaking — and smokey peppery nuances of Syrah.  A suave texture allows you to enjoy this weighty, yet not overdone, wine now.  The spice and acidity in the finish keeps it fresh. As an aside, it’s a joint venture of winemakers from Chile, Felipe Tosso, and Australia, John Duval, perhaps because each has unique experience with their countries’ signature grapes, Carménère and Syrah, respectively.