The wine is an inky black at the center with bright garnet along the edges. The nose is a wonderful combination of earthy leather, black cherry, mocha and dark chocolate with just a hint of lavender over the top. The taste is a rush of ripe black fruit up front, blackberry and cherry that transition almost imperceptibly to some coarse mineral notes of dusty limestone midpalate. There is a hint of tart cherry on the finish, as the well developed tannins provide the base for the long, smooth and very dry finish that seems to last a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a remarkably smooth Malbec that meets my taste (I'm not a big Malbec fan so that's a big deal!) and it's a solid value at about $16. This wine would pair with a variety of steaks, beef short ribs, or just about anything you can imagine a gaucho eating. But given the day, I am enjoying this wine tonight with some chorizo and bean tacos with all the trimmings. Cheers!
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