Septimo Dia Malbec Mendoza 2009 - Great price, great wine

I've not been a huge fan of a lot of Malbec wine I have tasted in recent years.

People go on about it to me, and I often struggle to see what all the fuss is about.

Yes, the Catena's make some good ones.

But so often a Malbec is very one-dimensional.

Masses of fruit, high alcohol, they overwhelm the palate and then are gone in less than thirty seconds.

Clearly I've not been drinking the right stuff.

This Septimo Dia Malbec Mendoza 2009 I tried recently definitely bucks that trend.

Much longer-lasting than the usual, its has a finesse and complexity I was very pleasantly surprised at.

This UK wine site has it at less than £11, which for that price is amazing value.

A great value Catena Malbec

Catena is a legendary name in Argentinian Malbec.

A recent episode of "In Business" with the BBC's Peter Day told some of the story of the family and their influence on the industry.

This "Zapata" Catena 2009 is a superb example. You can read about the family here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodega_Catena_Zapata

It's a fascinating story.

This 2009 is smooth, full bodied and has the length that many Malbecs I've had recently have lacked.

Well worth £10-15.