Wine cellars aren’t just for the rich, said Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post. Many humble wines “can age remarkably well” if you’re willing to reserve them a place in a cool closet or under the stairs for several years or more.
2010 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet South Australia ($12). This widely available blend is “an age-worthy bargain” that shares “the lively, spicy character” of many great Australian reds.
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2009 Amalaya Salta, Argentina ($18). Loaded with Argentine character, this malbec blend has “the stuffing and structure to age well for several years.”
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