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.
Search This Blog
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Felino Malbec 2011 (about $19)
About the Wine: Some vineyards prefer to release their reds young to give them a distinctive style and taste. This Malbec is an example of that.
About THIS Wine: The center is purple with a pink rim. Cranberry, plum, and hints of green pepper are all present in a fairly mild nose. Some red fruit is present on the palate but tannins dominate both the palate and finish.
Drinking This Wine: This is too tannic for a sipping wine. Heavy meats are the only thing I can think of that might work.
Overall Impression: Felino is simple and overly tannic. I have had ten dollars wines that were more pleasant and had more complexity. This wine is badly overpriced.
Labels:
Argentina,
Felino Malbec 2011,
South American Wine
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment