for an under-$15 red blend, corte has it going on. it's rich and full, almost syrupy on the nose, with lots of oak, ink and vanilla. shows power and packs a punch, with dark berry, chocolate and spicy flavors. a little tannic and scratchy, but with structure and framework to spare. malbec (80%), with bonarda and petit verdot.
Corte Malbec-Bonarda-Petit Verdot