2000 Altos (Las Hormigas) Malbec, Argentina

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Hotwine and other fans of Falling Star, I've been drinking a very tasty 'Falling Star' Sauvignon Blanc blend w/10% Semillion lately, local price is on par with their Merlot/Malbec blend ($5). Not a world-beater, but very nice juice with seafood. I just don't see how you can beat this for the money.

And a reminder to keep your eyes open for Bodegas Balbi Syrah/Malbec, a gutsy, tasty Argentine red blend which retails for $7 or so (But goes on sale here often as a loss-leader at 3 for $10-killer QPR). Great with crusty bread and good Tillamook Cheddar, (2 lbs @ $5 from Costco).