Wine Of The Week: 2008 Alamos Malbec

Again Alamos Malbec is at the top of journalist's preferences. This time all the way from Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

"The 2008 Alamos Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina, about $10) is more austere than some, tempered with 5 percent cabernet sauvignon and 5 percent bonarda. The nose is dark fruit with a pronounced spice edge. On the tongue, raisin, blackberry and ripe plum and prune intensify and take on the savor of wood smoke. A hint of leather gives the blend muscle. Well-developed tannins lend it admirable structure and carry through a long dry finish underlined by a note of black tea. This is a perfect wine for chilly weather. Serve with grilled skirt steak. Widely available."

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