About the Wine: Malbec is so closely associated with Argentina that many people forget that it is one of the Bordeaux varietals. Argentinian Malbecs are often a bit soft and flabby, so some producers have begun blending other varietals to produce a heartier wine. This wine is a blend of 48% Malbec, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot. This can technically be classified as a Bordeaux blend because Cab and merlot are both Bordeaux varietals, though few producers in Bordeaux favor Malbec so heavily..
About THIS Wine: The center is opaque purple with a violet rim. The nose is musky with heavy wood notes. On a first taste the wine was very dry with scattered fruit notes. It had a disjointed feel. With some time in the glass the elements began to integrate into something that was a passable interpretation of a Bordeaux, though not nearly as heavy or tannic.
Drinking This Wine: This definitely benefitted from decanting. I had it with oven roasted chicken and it was a great pairing.
Overall Impression: This is a red Bordeaux blend for someone who wants something lighter, cheaper, and generally easier than traditional Bordeaux. It is an interesting, food friendly wine that may provide a window into the future of serious Argentine wine making. It's also pretty tasty. This wine is a good value.
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