MENDOZA | ARGENTINA | $19
Smoky plum with dark berries and black currants supported by muscular low notes of tobacco, charcoal and compost and faint hints of herbs. A straightforward medium-bodied wine, accessible but slightly wild. A bespectacled, competent mid-manager, seemingly content with his place in the world, yet there is controlled ambition within. A great value and a good wine. (Reviewed 1/21/12)
