This Petit Verdot blend (92% PV, 8% Cab Sauv) is like a wild poet who cleans up well - bold, floral, structured, and surprisingly approachable. Aged 11 months in oak (with just a flirty splash of new American for that sweet vanilla-coconut hug), it opens with blackberries, blackcurrants, before diving into graphite, clove, and a whole herb garden of mint, thyme, and rosemary. Super floral too, with hits of violet and lavender like a Provence postcard. This wine is fresh, complex, and somehow both serious and easygoing. A seriously stylish take on PV that’ll charm nerds and newbies alike.

Introducing Viña Requingua - aka one of Chile’s best-kept wine secrets that’s not really a secret anymore. Founded way back in 1961 by the legend Don Santiago Achurra, this is a proper family-run operation that’s been quietly climbing the ranks to become one of Chile’s top 20 wine producers. We’re talking vineyards stretched across some of the country’s prime spots - Curicó, Maule, and Colchagua Valleys - aka the holy trinity of sunny days, cool nights, and perfect grape-growing vibes. It’s like a Mediterranean holiday, but for Cabernet and Syrah. Oh, and winemaking duties? Handled by Benoît Fitte, a Frenchman who’s been steering the ship since 2001 and clearly knows his barrels from his bâtonnage. But here’s the best part - it’s big production with small family energy. Even though they’re shipping out over 600,000 cases a year, they still run things like a close-knit crew, with proper hands-on care and “everyone knows everyone” vibes. Since the '90s they’ve gone all in on stainless steel tech and serious French oak, cranking out Reserva-level wines that have scooped up awards like Best Chilean Red at Cata d'Or. So yeah - if you're into wines with soul, structure, and a side of humble brilliance, Viña Requingua should definitely be on your radar (and in your glass).