varietal: Malbec

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: Both delicious and interesting. Interesting, in that the wine is produced by partially drying the grapes before fermentation. This concentrates the fruit, which intensifies each component of the wine. Nearly opaque ruby in the glass, the nose is filled with dark fruit, and abundant spices. Weighty on the palate, the rich fruit shines through, with an elegant and persistent finish.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: A very interesting blend of red grape varieties. The majority is malbec, with Bordeaux varieties, as well as a measure of syrah. Brilliant ruby in the glass, the quality of the blend is evident in the wine's attractive nose of red fruit, berries and spice. The palate enjoys good weight and mouthfeel, with a long, lingering finish.