With the hints of dark black and blue fruits at its core, the 2017 Red Blend is open and accessible now, with smooth and fruity aromas compounded by scents of wet concrete and a soft smokiness in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is pleasing and refined on the palate-and it comes at a fantastic price. The wine ends with a lingering, food-friendly tannic expression on the finish. This delivers a lot of pleasure for a small price.

This wine is almost equal parts Malbec and Cabernet Franc. The aromas are alluring, with notes of plum, dried tobacco and blue fruit. Generous, supple blue fruit and smoke flavors follow.

A wiry red, showing lean tension, with cherry and tobacco accents. Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2023.