Ramírez de Velazco Bonarda Shiraz 2005

Here's a red that's actually made with with char-grilled steaks in mind - and this richly textured beauty features on the wine lists of many exclusive paradilla restaurants - traditinal Argentinean grill houses - in both Mendoza and Buenos Aires.

The vineyards lie in the Famatina Valley or "Valley of Fire" as it's known locally. Famous for the intensity of its sunlight, this high-altitude site is perfect for red winemaking.

Every wine fan knows that Shiraz makes a dark, smoky red ... but here it's the pairing with the characterful, black cherry flavoured Bonarda grape that makes this such a special recommendation.

Vibrant, deeply flavoured wine with mouthfuls of raspberry, black cherry and spiced plum.

Grande Reunion de las Americas, Londres 2006 2006, United Kingdom

Grande Reunion de las Americas, Londres 2006 2006, United Kingdom