($15, Vine Connections): Susana Balbo is one of Argentina’s best and most reliable producers.  Her wines are a fine place to start when exploring Argentine wines because she stratifies them into at least two levels based on quality.  The Crios label is the lower one and consistently offers a good price/quality ratio.  Full disclosure:  I don’t love Malbec because I often find it one-dimensional.  But I find this rosé charming with enough red fruit notes and structure to be both refreshing and substantial.  Stock up for summer.
87 Michael Apstein Mar 12, 2013