Selection Reserva Malbec
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Clear, bright, deep purple. Stewed red fruits with sweet oak. Savoury tannins and good length
Drink with Beef, game
Where to buy Liberty Wines
RRP £16.95 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon, malbec
Tasting notes Fragrant raspberry nose and layered raspberry fruit with spicy, grainy tannins and toasty oak
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Harrods
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Elegant blackcurrant fruit, with a hint of smoke and meat. Pleasantly dry, with barbecue-friendly tannins
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Corney & Barrow
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2004
Region Mendoza
Grapes Tempranillo, malbec
Tasting notes Deep ruby, nice complexity, with floral and spice notes. A well-balanced, stylish wine with a long finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, poultry
Where to buy Coe Vintners
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian
Alfa Crux Malbec
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Dark black colour. Liquorice notes on the nose. Complex, meaty, soft and round. An impressive wine
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy The Secret Cellar
RRP £19.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Shiraz, malbec
Tasting notes Fine, deep colour with clean, blackberry fruit on the nose and palate. A well-made wine that holds together well
Drink with Beef, lamb, game
Where to buy Direct Wines
RRP £7.79 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Dark purple. Gamey, leather notes with bramble fruit. Integrated finish with fine tannins and zesty acidity
Drink with Beef, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Ellis of Richmond
RRP £12.35 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Violet-black intensity, with lovely, spicy fruit. Rich, mouthfilling and chewy, with a long, well-balanced finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Stratford's Wine Agencies
RRP £29.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Ruby colour. Clean and herbaceous, with lovely, juicy fruit and spice. Sweet flavours with good depth of fruit
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Stratford's Wine Agencies
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Minty nose with chocolate and caramel notes. Intense, with integrated tannins and oak. Herb and tobacco finish
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Oddbins
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Dark-cherry colour. Intense, ripe fruit. Good weight and concentration, with good balance and a fruity finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy The Secret Cellar
RRP £7.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Warm, spicy, sweet plum nose and a full, rounded palate with sweet, ripe fruit and toasty, chocolatey oak
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Waitrose
RRP £10.99
Photograph: Guardian/Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Medium pink. Quite dusky with some zingy freshness. Raspberry, rosehip and bubblegum on the palate
Drink with Charcuterie, pork, salad, shellfish
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £6.85 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Ripe berries, cherries and vanilla. Dense, grainy tannins, sweet red peppers and a tobacco finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Great Western Wine Company
RRP £7.25 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Torrontés
Tasting notes Floral, fragrant, apricot tones. Grape and stonefruit flavours on the palate with plenty of body and richness
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry, shellfish
Where to buy Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £5.70 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec, cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Toasty, smoky notes with violet and blackberry fruit. Full and savoury, with a very long, fruity finish
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Sainsbury's
RRP £6.99 Photograph: Guardian
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Leaf, tobacco and currant aromas. Soft, rich, ripe and juicy. Tastes a lot more expensive than it is
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Stratford's Wine Agencies
RRP £6.49 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Strawberry and plum on the nose. Bright, vibrant and juicy, with crunchy tannins on a bright finish
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy McKinley Vintners
RRP £7 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Tocai friulano, sauvignon blanc
Tasting notes Honeyed, full-flavoured wine. Lemon-fresh, with subtle roundness and a savoury, herbal complexity
Drink with Puddings
Where to buy McKinley Vintners
RRP £10 Photograph: Guardian
Serie Malbec
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Ripe, silky, blueberry and bramble fruit, with clove and nutmeg undertones. Elegant use of oak
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Concha y Toro UK
RRP £8.49 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Syrah
Tasting notes Black cherry and cranberry fruit. Interesting palate: blackberry and mulberry, very supple, slightly earthy finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Concha y Toro UK
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian
Malbec
Vintage 2005
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Rich, intensely aromatic and peppery. Ripe fruit with rounded tannins and a suave, velvety texture
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Waverley TBS
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Pale gold. Honey and citrus on the palate with good complexity, balanced acidity and tapering length
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy The Secret Cellar
RRP £8.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Floral and chocolate notes. Fresh, spicy, black fruits. Well defined, light and refreshing with a hint of violets
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Thierry’s Wine Services
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Merlot
Tasting notes Toast and mulberry flavours with a touch of fennel. Complex chocolate and liquorice notes on the finish
Drink with Beef, lamb, poultry
Where to buy Majestic Wine
RRP £4.49 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Mendoza
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes A fabulous value cabernet, with restrained black fruits, cloves and black pepper. Needs a juicy steak
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Stratford's Wine Agencies
RRP £9.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Mendoza
Grapes Chardonnay
Tasting notes Oaky but well defined, with classic chardonnay characteristics. Good balance of crisp acidity and fruit
Drink with Fish, poultry, vegetarian
Where to buy Stratford's Wine Agencies
RRP £6.49 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region La Rioja
Grapes Cabernet sauvignon
Tasting notes Rich, dark fruits on the nose and palate. Juicy, with soft, smooth tannins. A lovely wine at the price
Drink with Beef, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Sainsbury's
RRP £4.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region La Rioja
Grapes Torrontés, chardonnay
Tasting notes Aromatic, floral nose. Off dry, in a fragrant, floral style. A nice tangy finish with a hint of sherbet
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry
Where to buy The Co-op
RRP £3.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region San Juan
Grapes Shiraz, malbec
Tasting notes Bright berry aromas. Sweet, ripe fruit on the palate, with fresh acidity. Easy drinking and appealing
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £4.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2005
Region Salta
Grapes Malbec, tannat
Tasting notes Deep garnet colour. Smoky red fruits with a touch of pepper. Juicy, brambly finish that lingers
Drink with Beef, game, lamb
Where to buy Everywine.co.uk
RRP £13.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Salta
Grapes Torrontés
Tasting notes Pale gold, with a powerful oaky nose. Big, bold, creamy palate, with citrus, white pepper and fresh acidity
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry
Where to buy Tesco
RRP £10.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Salta
Grapes Torrontés
Tasting notes Floral apricot and orange blossom. Delicate and fresh on the palate, with crisp acidity and a long finish
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry, shellfish
Where to buy Christopher Piper Wines
RRP £7.49 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Salta
Grapes Torrontés
Tasting notes Subtle pear drop and lychee flavours, with a hint of mint and bitter lemon. Ripe and crisp with a full finish
Drink with Asian, fish, poultry
Where to buy Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2007
Region Salta
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Vibrant, complex, inviting aromas of red fruits. Good concentration and balance, with a firm, long finish
Drink with Beef, lamb
Where to buy Averys Wine Merchants
RRP £5.99 Photograph: Guardian
Vintage 2006
Region Patagonia
Grapes Malbec
Tasting notes Fruity on the nose with firm tannins and a gamey, bramble palate. Nice spicy fruit with tobacco on the finish
Drink with Beef, game, lamb, vegetarian
Where to buy Ellis of Richmond
RRP £7.95 Photograph: Guardian
