I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
90+, or Ninety Plus Old Vine Malbec 2010 (about $11)
About the Wine: The idea behind this brand is that they repackage wines that have been rated 90 or higher by one of the more respected publications that rate wine on the hundred point system. This repackaged wine is essentially overstock that is sold for a much lower price than the original brand.
About THIS Wine: It is red in the center with a garnet rim. This coloring is unusually light for a Malbec. Earth, red fruit, and spice combine to make up the nose and all of these deliver on the palate. The finish is very tannic.
Drinking This Wine: I can't really see anything this tannic as a sipping wine. It would be very good with beef and noodles or some other hearty pasta dish.
Overall Impression: Nothing too impressive here, but the wine is decent and it is cheap. It is good for the price.
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