Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Mendoza, Argentina $22
We Bought a Bunch $18.99
What the Wine Critics Thought: Wine Spectator 90 Points
Dark and juicy, with lots of fig, blackberry and currant fruit layered with dark licorice, spice cake and cocoa notes. The long, solid finish has nice drive. Drink now through 2009. 20,000 cases made. —JM

What We Thought: A rich cassis and blackberry nose leads to a velvety smooth, ultra-ripe, full-bodied, blackberry palate with an underlying spiciness and supple tannins that keep it smooth all the way through the finish. This one is ready to drink now.

March 5, 2008