Not sure how easy it may be to find in Chicago but one of the better values I’ve found is Bodegas Catena Zapata Alamos label from Mendoza. They make an entry level Malbec (around $10) and one called Seleccion (closer to... (18 replies, last updated by cleopatra999 July 30, 2008)

) - $10 at Total Wine Blackstone California Zinfandel 2005 - $10 at Total Wine Alamos Malbec Mendoza 2006 - $7.50 at Total Wine Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot 2005 - $9 at Total Wine You can’t go wrong with... (4 replies, last updated by katecm October 13, 2008)

with a european tie, maybe chandon. it was the best wine-food match i’ve ever had. on the other hand, for a lot less money, i’ve been drinking a very cheap malbec from alamos (agentina). it’s rather sweet and... (6 replies, last updated by Vital Information September 28, 2001)

Many know that Malbec is a famous varietal in Argentina but fewer know that the Bonarda varietal is actually the most widely planted grape in Argentina. And it has only been recently exported out of Argentina. The origins and... (4 replies, last updated by bricap May 6, 2009)

that the cordero there was also not as good as the dish in Punta Arenas! (Our bill at Casimiro Bigua was: Cubierto 2x6=AP$12, Alamos Malbec AP$45, Agua AP$12, mix achuras AP$42, cordero AP$46, verduras grilladas AP$18) 2.Estillo... (3 replies, last updated by daniels January 26, 2008)

basted in chimichurri sauce and grilled – Reasonably-priced wine list including Alamos Ridge malbec ($17) (check availability of Trapiche brand wines) - Seasonal umbrellas and sidewalk seating – Owners Federico and... (0 replies, last updated by SBCochran September 10, 2002)

for red— altos las hormigas malbec, from mendoza. great, easy drinking red, totally a crowd pleaser— and very versatile. should be about 12-13 bucks retail, maybe even less. whites... if it were me, i’d do... (2 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike November 29, 2006)

Try "Alamos". They are a winery in Argentina. They have a fantastic Chard— nice and buttery (the '06 is particularly good if you can still find it) and a great Malbec. Both for $10. Can be found at Martys or Brookline... (47 replies, last updated by bear December 29, 2008)

Norton (Malbec) so delicious and never more than $8.99 Alamos (also Malbec) under $12 (34 replies, last updated by Atomica January 22, 2007)

Update. We were married last month. We ended up springing for some other wines to serve with dinner (Frog’s Leap sauvignon blanc and Alamos malbec), but let Salmon Creek get served during tail hour. The verdict: Nobody... (12 replies, last updated by datadand February 22, 2008)

in Albuquerque. It is so offensive that I simply avoid Geronimo and I’ll readily acknowledge their food to be the best food in town. I’ve posted this before... a friend in Los Alamos who is well known on wine... (3 replies, last updated by Niki in Dayton OH March 23, 2006)

I’m not sure why more of the pinots from that area aren’t appearing on the market...they seem to be quite good according to what I read in SA wine reviews and the local growing conditions...the Malbecs are really... (10 replies, last updated by moh April 7, 2008)

I like Guenoc Petit Syrah (the cab is also good but the Petit Syrah is much better) - $10 from California and Los Alamos Malbec - $11 from Argentina. (36 replies, last updated by helenjane March 2, 2007)

thanks for the update! Anything good? I just drank 04 Alamos Malbec purchased at TJ and it was a nice wine with grilled meat. (72 replies, last updated by saraleib December 10, 2008)

a malbec from mendoza region argentina (alamos, gascon, pricier but worth it catena); torrontes, a lovely summer white (if summer ever arrives!) i love trapiche(@6.00), pannotia, or crios. don’t overlook a nice french rose,... (28 replies, last updated by lulatula June 30, 2009)