A suave red, with concentrated red currant and plum flavors that are flanked by crushed green herbal notes. Pure and minerally on the finish. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

A lithe red, with firm tannins and structure behind the flavors of blueberry, dried raspberry and dried cherry. Cedar and dried herbal influences flow into the spicy finish, which shows some forest floor notes. Drink now through 2019. 3,000 cases made, 900 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Chunky red, with firm tannins behind the coffee bean and roasted plum flavors. Smoky finish. Drink now. 3,500 cases made.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

This fresh red offers a strong component of dried green herbs, accented by red plum and cherry. The minerally finish is focused, with cocoa powder details. Drink now through 2019. 2,200 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

My favorite in the lineup is the 2009 Petit Verdot Reserva (100%), which spent 12 months in French and American oak. Aromas of exotic spices, violets, incense, blackberry, and blueberry lead to a dense, ripe, spicy wine that is packed with flavor. It has enough structure to evolve for several years and will be at its best from 2013 to 2019. It is an outstanding value. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; tel. (201) 689-3256; www.opiciwines.com