Compounding on my post about Argentinian Malbecs a few weeks back: This month's Food & Wine magazine has a profile of the best Argentinian reds between $10-$20. There are a number of malbecs on the list in addition to a group of cabernets and syrahs. It's no surprise anymore that Argentinian wines are a great value for the price, but the article gives more tested options if you are interested in trying one on your next trip to the wine store.
My favorites from the list include the Bodega Norton Reserva Malbec ($19) and the Finca El Portillo ($11). One wine left off that I think deserves it's due praise is the Zuccardi Serie A Malbec. I sampled it in Argentina and loved it: it was a deep dark red that was bursting with flavor yet wasn't too strong to be overwhelming. For roughly $16 it's a great buy and is sold at select stores in DC, including de Vinos wine store in Adams Morgan.
A shot of some of the wines sampled at the Familia Zuccardi winery, including the Serie A Malbec front and center.
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