No. 3

Catena is a wine on my list that may be a little harder than your average bottle to find. In fact, I just now searched wine.com, and found that they are "out of stock" at a current price of $25.99. The winery itself in Mendoza, Argentina, is one not to miss if you are a globe-trotter. The building is massive, and speaks to the architecture of the ancient Aztecs.

You'll find that Catena Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep purple color, usually more representative of their Malbec offering. You'll find hints of vanilla, spice, cedar and ripe fruits of dark berries.

Nicolas and Laura Catena have built this state-of-the-art winery to entice people to come to Mendoza; however, once you have tasted their wine, there is no need to be enticed. A simple plane ticket to Mendoza and a trip to the winery is certainly worth its weight in gold. You might check for flights on a last minute basis to find a deal.

Getting back to Cantena, this wine will also support aging for a number of years, and it is my personal bet that you could age this wine for fifteen years and still enjoy it to the very last drop. Here's to some Catena in your glass, and what I am sure will be a dancing palate.