If I Could Buy Only One – October 11th Vintages Release

We asked our writers, “If you could buy only one wine from the October 11th release, which one would it be and why?”

Volcanes De Chile Tectonia Syrah 2020, Limari Valley, Chile
$24.95, Woodman Wines & Spirits
John Szabo – The Limarì Valley in northern Chile gets a slice of spotlight in the October 11 Vintages release, a region that stands out for its uncommon, active limestone soils and the regular cooling Camanchaca fog that rolls in every evening and burns off in the mornings. Wines of particular saltiness, pungent aromatics and humming energy result. Case in point is the characterful Volcanes De Chile Tectonia Syrah 2020. There are no volcanoes in the region, but you’ll nonetheless enjoy this savoury, smoky, flavourful, earthy and peppery syrah with ample palate presence. Plenty to admire here; drink or hold into the early 2030s.

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Use these quick links for access to all of our October 11th Top Picks in the New Release. Non-premium members can select from all release dates 60 days prior.

John’s Top Picks – October 11th
Lawrason’s Take – October 11th
Michael’s Mix – October 11th
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