2009 Cuvelier Los Andes: Big and bold blend of malbec, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and petit verdot aged for 12 months in French oak. Dark and red fruits, leather, spice and oak flavors entice the palate. So well balanced none of the flavors overwhelm.
Region: Mendoza, Argentina.
Price: $21.
Goes with: This is a wine that calls for a steak, roast prime rib or perhaps a grilled veal chop, but a rich pasta dish will also work.
Why I chose it: Mendoza has gotten so famous for straight malbecs, but there are fantastic finds in blends, too. Made by a French family from Bordeaux, this wine is an incredible value for the quality you find in the bottle.
Region: Mendoza, Argentina.
Price: $21.
Goes with: This is a wine that calls for a steak, roast prime rib or perhaps a grilled veal chop, but a rich pasta dish will also work.
Why I chose it: Mendoza has gotten so famous for straight malbecs, but there are fantastic finds in blends, too. Made by a French family from Bordeaux, this wine is an incredible value for the quality you find in the bottle.