The 2007 Afincado Malbec Single Vineyard ( planted in 1929) spent 18 months in new French oak. Purple-colored with an expressive bouquet of pain grille, pencil lead, exotic spices, lavender, black cherry, and black raspberry. Medium-bodied, elegant, and velvety-textured, this is a stylish Malbec with impeccable balance and the structure to evolve for several more years. It offers a drinking window extending from 2013 to 2022.Importer: Moet-Hennessy USA; New York, NY; www.mhusa.com

This dense red features flavors of raspberry ganache, blackberry and plum skin mixed with hints of maduro tobacco, licorice and mesquite, which fill out the tangy finish. Drink now. 400 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Initially it smells flat and earthy, with raisiny black fruit aromas. As it airs out it improves, but throughout its run it comes across heavy and wayward, with raisiny flavors and a simple dullness that prevents the wine from rising to the next level. Good Malbec but not a value at $45. ——M.S.(3/1/2011)—— 87