Misterio Malbec 2007

In these parlous times, if you really need to be frugal, and a great many of us do, this Argentinian Malbec may be just the thing for you. It is a little wine of no great distinction, but does exhibit most of the characteristics of the breed, if in somewhat subdued tones. Still, the always pleasing blend of oak and dark fruit flavors is there, and actually it stood up pretty well to our dinner of barbecued pork ribs, where many a finer wine would have capitulated. $6.99.