Purple, spice box, incense, black cherry; savory, ripe, balanced, drink now-6 years.

The 2008 Cocina Malbec spent 10 months in 20% new French and American oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it has a perfume of cedar, spice box, lavender, and black cherry. This is followed by a medium-bodied Malbec with an elegant personality. It has a silky texture, ripe flavors, good density and grip, and a lengthy finish. Drink it through 2016. La Posta is a negociant line of wines produced by Vine Connections, a prominent Argentina importer.Importer: Vine Connections, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 332-8466