The 2010 Malbec Clasico was native yeast-fermented and aged in new French and American oak inner-staves. It offers up an enticing nose of spice box, floral notes, and black cherry leading to a savory, tasty wine with good depth and concentration. This excellent value lacks only complexity but at this price, who’s complaining? Altos Las Hormigas’ Malbec Clasico is an annual Best Buy in this journal.Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; fax (516) 677-9301; www.skurnikwines.com

This plump red offers rounded cherry, plum and raspberry notes laced with a modest touch of roasted vanilla. Solid. Drink now. 50,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Spicy, black cherry and cocoa, balanced, long, ripe tannins, some elegance, drink now-4 years.