2005 Catena Alta Malbec
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Hey, it’s rained a few drops, ushering in the season for reds, ready or not. For fans of lush red wines, the 2005 Catena Alta Malbec, from a wine family that’s been in the business for four generations, has everything going for it. Rich and ripe, with overtones of spice and dark berries, this is about as elegant a red as you’ll find anywhere. And at less than $50, it can hold its own against old-world reds at twice the price. The beautiful thing is that it’s understated and fine-tuned enough to join the table as an honored guest.
Drink it with a rotisserie duck, braised beef, a generous roast or some venison.
-- S. Irene Virbila
Region: Mendoza (Argentina)
Price: About $43.
Style: Rich and full-bodied.
What it goes with: Roast beef, braised meats, venison and duck.
Where you find it: Amazing Grapes Wine Store in Rancho Santa Margarita (949) 888-9007, www.amazinggrapeswine; the Wine Club in Santa Ana (714) 835-6485, www.thewineclub.com; Wine Exchange in Orange (714) 974-1454 and (800) 769-4639, www.winex.com.
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