Last Friday we drank only 8 bottles of wine, the light weights. But in order for any party host to be ready for just such a wine drinking occasion, I bought an additional case of wine. Because you can never be too ready, and now we have lots of Malbec to drink.....whenever. I thought I'd give you the scoop on these extra bottles of wine. These reviews are pulled from whatever on the internet. Some interesting adjectives.
Trapiche Malbec Oak Cask 2007 - I've had this before and it is yummy. Intense and deep red violet color, sweet aromas of blackberry and plum with a touch of black pepper, smoke and vanilla. Velvety textures with soft tannins on the long finish. Serve with venison, roasts, red meat and grilled meats. $8.99
Dona Paula Malbec 2007 - 90 pts with Wine Spectator. Dark and winey (is that a word?), with warm currant paste, cocoa powder and Turkish coffee notes backed by solid grip on the fleshy finish. Nice hint of grilled sage adds dimension too. $11.99
Punto Final Malbec 2008- 97% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc. The wine has a rich bouquet, lively mouth-feel, lingering flavors of red and black berries with undertones of black pepper and vanilla, and a velvety texture throughout. $11.99
Parados Malbec 2008 - The wine is dense red in color with a full and rich nose of wild berries and black currant. The mouth-feel is lush and full-bodied leading to a well-balanced, full-flavored, lingering finish of more berries and hints of mineral (really?).
Gasco Malbec 2008 - This is a funny one from the 'Good Wines Cheap' blog....."I happen to be in a very good mood tonight, I feel as good as a 19 year old college boy finding out his girlfriend isn't pregnant. (I'd feel more a sigh of relief than good, but whatever) .....this wine plays around with a more fruity characteristic, also incorporating chocolate on the mid-palate, with a strawberry finish. Because this wine is young, the alcohol is apparent, but if you know what to smell for you'll also catch Cassis, dark currant, vanilla and a hint of leathery tobacco." $8.99
Layer Cake Malbec 2007 - The wine has a dense, purple core with a brilliant red rim. Black fruit is abundant. Tasting Layer Cake Malbec is an intense mouthful of fruit-driven wine, finishing with very soft tannins. $12.95
Colores del Sol Malbec 2008 - A flavorful, succulent reasonably priced red that can be enjoyed daily without breaking the bank. Surprisingly complex (at this price) nose of plum, raspberry, and blackcurrant. Juicy, fruit-filled palate with additional notes of chocolate and spice. Tannins are moderate and seem to round out with air. $9.99
If anybody buys these and tries them out, let me know what you think. I'll let you know when I open them up one by one.
By the way, what does currant taste like anyway?
Remember imbibe and enjoy!
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