The 2006 Doña Paula Malbec from Argentina's Mendoza region is a wine that offers truly remarkable richness, depth, maturity and complexity for its extremely affordable price. The Malbec grape makes better wine in Argentina than it does anywhere else! Whether it's the climate, the high altitude sunshine, the soil, or whatever, the '06 Doña Paula Malbec is exceptional.

A lovely deep ruby in color, the '06 Doña Paula Malbec gives a fine visual impression. The bouquet is wonderfully rich and complex with bright plum and blackberry fruit scents underscored by subtleties of vanilla, earth, herbs, smoke, allspice and black pepper. On the palate it is luscious, balanced and smooth. The plummy, cherryish fruit of the Malbec grape is backed by hints of toasty oak, herbs, and spices. The subtle vanilla and spice overtones linger nicely at the finish.

Try this spicy, velvety red with your favorite rich pasta preparation. The '06 Doña Paula Malbec also pairs well with a wide range of lamb, beef and richly-flavored fowl recipes. It has developed nicely over its years of barrel and bottle age and will provide marvelous drinking pleasure over the next 2-3 years. Call soon to reserve some for yourself.