Domaine Bousquet, Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) 2020

 I’ve enjoyed this budget friendly bottle since its inception a few years ago.  It hails from about 4000 feet of elevation on the slopes of Mt. Tupungato – one of the highest peaks in the Andes at over 21,000 feet – and it carries the vibrant acidity you would expect from a locale that experiences the wide diurnal temperature swings that the zone is known for.  It’s a blend of nearly equal parts Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and it is long on bright black fruit with notes of dried herb and minimal (if any) oak influence delivered in dry style.  It’s also USDA certified organic, with no added sulfites, and it comes in at a serious value price.  Keep ’em coming!