When I first saw the cork of the 2011 Salentein Reserve Malbec, I remember my first thought was: “Now that’s purple.” See: I bought the Salentein Reserve Malbec in the cutest little bodega in the Palermo neighborhood in Buenos Aires. After getting some brie, baguettes and green olives for snacking, I also asked the store…
Tag: Argentine wine
Malbec
Review: 2008 Saint Felicien Malbec
by wineforthewin •
In honor of my trip to Buenos Aires, I’m going to post a review of a Malbec my friend brought back from her recent visit to the land of tango and empanadas. The boyf and I went over for drinks at her beautiful apartment to chat about what we should do/avoid when we travel to…
Review, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes
Review: New Age Torrontes/Sauvignon Blanc
by wineforthewin •
Sweet and spritzy, this wine is a good alternative for Muscat lovers. From Mendoza, Argentina, this white is a blend of Torrontes and Sauvignon Blanc (10%), so it’s easy to understand the floral and peachy flavors emanating from this syrupy drink. The artsy bottle suggests pouring the wine over ice and adding a bit of…
Blends, Non-California, Red Blend, Review
Review: 2012 Ceibo Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
If I had to pick one word to describe this Malbec, it would be tart. The wine has a lot of structure and a zesty flavor at the end, but I felt like the tart, pomegranate flavor was distracting. There’s also a flowery essence to the drink, which I tasted, but my fellow drinker did…
Malbec, Non-California, Review, Under $10
Review: 2011 Bodega Navarro-Correas Malbec Collecion Privada
by wineforthewin •
Malbec is one of my favorite wines. Originally a French grape, Malbec has become synonymous with Argentine wines as the country hosts most of the acres the purple fruit is grown on. Malbec is usually a smoky, spicy wine that brings on the fruit flavors right away–usually cherry, plum, or blackberry. Some Malbecs can smell…
Money Saver, Non-California, Under $15, White Blend
Review: 2012 Herdade de Gambia White Wine Blend
by wineforthewin •
I’m telling you, I’m on a Portugal kick. But this white wine blend from Herdade de Gambia was even better than the cryptically-labeled red blend I talked about a few days ago. Cloudy yellow, this wine smells like peach and oranges (yum!) and it has a smooth, drinkable je ne sais quoi quality about it.…