The 2008 Maipe Andean Culture Mendoza Malbec is one of the best malbec bargains in the market right now. I bought a whole case for $ 7.99 a bottle and I was just blown away by how good the wine was. And now the San Francisco Chronicle's wine editor Jon Bonné declares: "...a hot wine..."
And he was not the first. Wine Advocate had this to say before:($13): A hot wine in a hot category, which makes it easy to find around town. Consultant Alberto Antonini (Altos Las Hormigas) also helped propel this new runaway hit. Scents of smoky leaves, violet, currant and huckleberry, with a bright surge of fruit. A mineral edge to the tannins adds depth.
"The 2008 Malbec is a glass-coating purple color with a striking perfume of violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Exhibiting surprising complexity for its price category, the wine has gobs of fruit, savory flavors, and excellent depth and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years... (90 pts)"
And Food & Wine Magazine from February '09: "Argentina's Best Reds for $10-$20."
A very inexpensive, full of character, ready to drink malbec. Great with red meat, pasta with tomato sauce, or my favorite: home made pizza.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment