Coming of Age in South America

Top-flight Cabernet continues to set the pace, while Argentina's Malbec shines

By James Molesworth
Posted: Saturday, March 31, 2001

In recent vintages, South America has delivered a mix of good and bad news. High quality can be achieved, particularly in Cabernet-based offerings, yet numerous weak and uninteresting wines are also churned.....

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