A ripe and lusciously spiced red, with concentrated dark fruit flavors that feature some smoky notes. Intense accents of cedar and tar show on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 2,000 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

Dark plum, fig and black olive flavors are dense and ripe in this full-bodied red which features a smoky accent midpalate, with concentrated mocha, dark chocolate and spice notes on the richly textured finish. Drink now through 2018. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

The 2008 Syrah Gran Reserva was aged in 45% new French oak. Scents of pain grille, graphite, game, lavender, and blueberry lead to a spicy, forward, pleasure-bent Syrah that is ready to drink. This tasty effort is likely to last for another 5-6 years for those who can defer gratification. Vina Casas del Boque’s estate encompasses over 500 acres with production of over 70,000 cases annually. By Chilean standards, it qualifies as a boutique winery.Importer: Vinocopia, Richfield, MN; tel. (612) 455-4000

Dense purple, aromas of smoke, game, and blueberry; a crowd pleaser, no hard edges;Importer: Best Valley Wines, Hingham, MA; Tel: (617) 510-6519.