Had dinner last night with the girls at Grace Restaurant and with the extensive wine lists choices, we tried 3 wines with the help of their wine sommelier… and the winner of all?? Its Vistalba Corte B 2003 from Finca and Bodega Carlos Pulenta Winery.

This Argentine Red is aged for 12 months in French medium toasted oak barrels and bottled and kept in storages for another 10 more months, to achieve the perfect harmony and balance of all its components. It is very ripe and lush, with lots of plum, boysenberry and fig fruit layered with cocoa, loam and spice notes. Powerful with a really long finish. Mixture of 42% Malbec, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Bonarda and 10% Merlot, this wine is hard to find.

Tried to call all surrounding wine stores in the area today to get a bottle for myself and Rich, the only one who carries it is Beltramo Wine and Spirits in South of San Francisco. Something to cheer about soon!