The 2009 Malbec Terroir was made from a different selection of vineyards but was made with essentially the same elevage. Notions of violets, leather, cedar, and assorted black fruits set the stage for a voluminous, nicely proportioned, succulent Malbec that is an outstanding value. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Altos Las Hormigas’ Malbec Clasico is an annual Best Buy in this journal.Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; fax (516) 677-9301; www.skurnikwines.com

Ripe and flashy, with crushed blueberry, fig and blackberry fruit all melded nicely together. A licorice snap note adds length on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Uco Valley Select to Add