Wine with Leslie: Reds from Chile and Argentina perfect for with a spicy steak sandwich

This week's selection includes two for €10.70 — and a €40 wine that's one of the best malbecs I've tasted all year
Wine with Leslie: Reds from Chile and Argentina perfect for with a spicy steak sandwich

Tasting red wine in Chile's Central Valley: a nice bit of viticultural escapism

Seeing as we are all likely to be stuck at home for the next while, I’ve been looking to other cultures and far off wine regions for inspiration.

So we are 'off to Latin America' this week. I've played it a little safe with wines from Chile and Argentina but watch for the Garzon range from Uruguay also, their Tannat and Albariño have both appeared here. What inspired this column was a copy of the Latin American Cookbook by Virgilio Martínez (Phaidon €40) — a hugely interesting journey through the cuisines of Latin America.

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