Magnificent Malbec

I first tried a BenMarco malbec from Argentina at Little Giant a year or so ago, even though I've read about it for a few years now. I think it was the 2002 I tried that night and it was amazing.  Deep, rich fruit with a big finish and not too tanic or with the overpowering alcohol in the nose or finish, like I experience with lots of other New World wines.

I tracked down BenMarco at Astor Wine.  While it's the 2003 vintage, it still has all of the magic of the 2002.  It's a perfect Fall wine with a big plate of pasta. More on the pasta later.