Meat!

Catena Malbec '03. $17, which is their middle tier I think. From the masters; does *not* need to shriek from the top of Mendoza "I'm a Big Bad Malbec, Rrrraawrr!" Clean, balanced, full, long finish; not fruit-forward. First dignified Malbec I've had. Don't get me wrong I love Malbec. **.

Fantastic with Bobby Flay's steak (NY Strip) with Chimichurri. Substitute water for the honey in Bobby's recipe. Serranos from the back yard.