The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, typical of a Malbec. The nose is somewhat subdued with notes of prune, cassis, and floral notes of violets. The taste is a rush of ripe black fruit up front that transitions to some earthy notes of dusty limestone overlaid with smoke. The chewy tannins make a nice foundation for the long, smooth and very dry finish.
I have to admit, this wine is somewhat more domesticated that the typical Argentine Malbec, but it's quite pleasant. So, I'd rate this one a solid 8. It would pair well with steak, chili, tacos or pizza quite well, and tonight I'm enjoying this wine with some wonderful chipotle steak tacos, topped with a sriracha taco sauce, sour cream and avocado. Cheers!
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