2008 Trapiche Malbec Vina Jorge Miralles

(from ten-year-old vines; 15% alcohol): Bright red-ruby. Sweet plum, cassis, blackberry and chocolatey oak on the nose; smells like a Penfolds wine. Suave and vinous on the palate, with sound acidity energizing the plush flavors of cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate and spices. The strong berry and sexy oak flavors linger impressively, and the fine tannins coat the front teeth. (Incidentally, my first bottle of this wine was more herbal and did not match this one for density or depth of flavor.)