Altamira de Los Andes’ 2009 Malbec Reserve spent 18 months in 50% new French oak. Fragrant aromas of toasty oak, earthy minerals, Asian spices, leather, and black cherry lead to a velvety-textured, succulent, nicely proportioned wine that opens in the glass to reveal excellent volume and length. It will evolve for 2-3 years but can be approached now. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (866) 57-STARZ; fax (714) 892-6930; www.southernstarz.com