The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva is a similar upgrade. It has an excellent bouquet of spice box, cedar, violets, and black currant. Medium-bodied, it has lots of spicy fruit, excellent depth, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 4 years.Santa Julia is a label produced by the excellent Familia Zuccardi winery. The above offerings provide terrific value in wines meant for near-term drinking.Importer: Adam Sager, Winesellers, LTD., www.winesellersltd.com

Chunky, stout and solid on the nose, with round, pure flavors of black cherry and raspberry. The mouthfeel is comfortable and complete, especially for an $11 wine from Argentina. Finishes dry, smooth and slightly spicy; very pleasing in a no-nonsense way. ——M.S.(7/1/2010)—— 89