Terrazas de los Andes, Mendoza (Argentina) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2004

($20, Moet Hennessy USA): Argentina, like Chile a decade or two ago, has captured American consumers’ attention because it makes solid, less-than-$10-a-bottle wines.  But as in Chile, Argentine producers can deliver more than you’d expect at a slightly higher price level.   Moët & Chandon established a subsidiary in Argentina for sparkling wines in the 1960s and expanded into still wines in 1999 with the creation of the Terrazas de los Andes winery. Their Reserva line of wines offers great value.  The 2004 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon has appealing aromas, lovely length, supple tannins and real complexity.  They have resisted the temptation of turning up the volume with an overripe style–the alcohol is a modest 13.5%–and consequently you hear the individual notes clearly. 90 Michael Apstein Feb 20, 2007