In 1959 Poirier and Moet & Chandon founded Bodegas Chandon Argentina, the first branch of the company outside France. 2008 Reserva Malbec. 2007 Afincado Malbec (single vineyard). Terraazas de los Andes is a beautiful property in Lujan de Cuyo with an amazing history. The wines come in three quality levels. Lots of finesse. MORE >>

Grapes from Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado make up this Claret (or English Bordeaux) blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. very generous finish displays itself via a robust rich texture and silky tannins. 13% alcohol and in the $15-20 range. Very nice. MORE >>

The team found the San Carlos area in the southern Uco Valley as the new promised land for Malbec, as the dry, cool, sunny high altitude climate, the well-drained, not too fertile soils made would prove ideal conditions for the grapes. 2008 Alamos Seleccion Malbec. "Viva, Argentina!" Laura joins the Team. MORE >>

2006 Cullen Mangan Malbec Petit Verdot Merlot – Margaret River. 2006 Giant Steps Harry’s Monster Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc – Yarra Valley. 2005 Penley Estate the Chertsey Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc – Coonawarra. Winery owner Justine Henschke holds bottle next to WA Susan Barros. MORE >>

Yellow + Blue Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina (about $11 for one liter; find this wine ). Darling Hills, Ovation, South Africa (about $20 for 3L; find this wine ): a 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault, the workhorse grape originally from the South of France. “Merry Christmas!&# “Here’s 24 liters of wine!&# MORE >>