As the entry-level expression in the Ara Jan range — which also includes a 5 Star bottling aged five years — the 3 Star serves as an introduction to the house style

the sparkling wine division of Chateau Ste

and 6% Petit Verdot

Sweet spice notes from the French oak aging weave through without overpowering the fruit

With a 93-point Wine Enthusiast score and decades of family stewardship behind the label

Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2011 syrah As the entry-level expression inAchaval Ferrer Quimera 2011 is a co fermented red blend from Mendoza, Argentina, bottled at 14. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This vintage earned 92 points from Wine Spectator, which praised its dark, compact structure and racy cassis fruit, and received 90 points from Robert Parker. Quick Facts: ABV: 14. 5% Origin: Lujn de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Style: Red Blend Producer: Achaval Ferrer Production & Heritage Achaval Ferrer is a respected