retail cost: Under $15

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Purple in color. Dark fruit plum nose. Plum, cherry, pepper flavors. Moderate tannins. Nice finish.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: A best buy, medium-bodied with bright, black fruit notes and surprising flavor for the price.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Blackberry and plum fill the bouquet, lightly framed with mild oak. Medium bodied and smooth, it possesses juicy blackberry and black cherry flavors. Soft tannins keep the wine inviting, and it has the structure and grip to easily handle grilled meats and vegetables.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: The wine is 100% malbec. Floral notes in the nose followed by flavors of black cherries, plums and a hint of chocolate. Try it with veal piccata.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: This deep ruby red wine is full of fresh fruit flavors, with raspberry, blueberry and plum, as well as some savory spice accents of cocoa and vanilla. The smooth tannins and lightly toasted oak add dimension, and a hint of truffle lingers in the finish.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Floral aromas with notes of sweet tea; light to medium bodied, an easygoing malbec sourced from two vineyards.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo

Retail Price: $8

Tasting Notes: Plenty of plums, strawberries, black fruit and currants. Easy-to-drink and matches well with turkey burgers and veggie-topped pizzas.