Alamos Malbec
March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Tasting Notes: Alamos Malbec presents a dark purple color with violet highlights. The nose offers bright black cherry aromas with light floral notes and a touch of toast. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit flavors interwoven with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging. The finish is long and lingering, with ripe, velvety tannins.
Kab’s Comments: Great wine. One of the best Malbec I have tasted yet. Great deal at large wine store. Only $8.99. Cost at restaurant was almost $30. Great with pasta or just cheeze and crackers. I believe the year on this was 2005 or 2006. Everyone to try it loves it. Bought at Lucas Licour. St. Louis, MO.
Finca Flichman 2006 Misterio Malbec
March 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This Malbec is Charming, clean, soft, ripe bing cherry, vanilla, with typical Argentina dusty sage nose. Medium-full bodied, quite plush; soft tannin and some heat. Good length. Could be aged till around 2011 or so.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2005 Vinetta
February 16, 2008 | 2 Comments
Wine Makers Remarks: Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2005 Vinetta is a blend of the five class Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Produced from choice Central Coast and North Coast grapes, it offers lavish dark plum, black cherry and blackberry aromas, a smooth, plush texture, succulent mid-palate flavors and an impressively long finish bolstered by beautifully integrated tannins and savory oak tones. Enjoy this delicious red wine with grilled rib-eye or porterhouse steak, lamb chops, osso bucco and flavorful cheeses. Priced around $8 to $14.
68% Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Merlot
11% Petit Verdot
5% Melbec
2% Cabernet Franc
