Wine Sediments

Have you heard?  Red wine is actually good for you.  Along with a nutritionally balanced diet, of course, and everything in moderation, so says Roger Corder in his book, The Red Wine Diet.  A perfect gift for your fellow wine-lover or to use when planning your next wine tasting party.  In the book, Corder reveals his favorite heart-healthy reds:

Best Bargain:
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2006, $9.  Rachael Ray recently highlighted this one as a favorite wine from her recent summer trips to Argentina and Spain.

Full of Fruity Flavor:
Chateau Montus Madiran 2003, $20.

From Home-Grown Grapes:
Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005, $28

Totally Splurgeworthy:
Philippe Boillot Pommand 2002, $36