3 | Wine | New Arrivals, Less than $10, 86 or higher

"Fresh and refreshing, with pretty plum and floral flavors on a spacious frame, lingering without weightiness."

"Deep violet color. Brighter and more lithe than the 2009 version, offering fresh red berry and floral aromas and flavors and showing a touch of youthful jamminess. Lively and focused, with very good back-end clarity and lingering spiciness. Still very young but I find this delicious now."

"The 2011 Tilia Bonarda comes from the El Mirador vineyard in east Mendoza and sees light oak aging for six to nine months. It has a pure, floral bouquet with dark cherries and cassis aromas that are well-defined and pure. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and very good weight. There is an underlying minerality here, a sense of symmetry that is very satisfying. Light on its feet and pretty on the saline-tinged finish, this is a superb Bonarda."

"Aromas and flavors of cherry, licorice and black tea, with spice and violet accents. Spicy and energetic, finishing with zesty cut and good lingering sweetness".