Happy Sunday! As another weekend comes to a rapid close, I've decided to have a nice bottle of Malbec with my Sunday dinner. Tonight I've opened a bottle that I just picked up from my local market yesterday as it was on sale, and bargain hunter that I am, how could I resist? The 2018 Alamos Selección Malbec made with grapes selected from vineyards in the higher elevations of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. I've become a much bigger fan of Malbec over the years, so let's see how this one is tasting!
The wine is a deep, inky purple at the center, with bright garnet along the edges, just as you might expect from a nice Malbec. A gentle swirl in the glass releases aromas of vanilla, blackberry, green grass and modest floral undertones. The first sip reveals a surprising shift from those sweeter aromas to a rush of tart cherry, plum and black currant that transitions easily to some notes of dusty limestone and peppery spice midpalate. The tannins are a bit tight, but ideal for the long and exceptionally dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a very pleasant drinking Malbec and could be an everyday wine at the value price of just $15 at my local market. This wine practically begs to be paired by a gaucho slicing whatever great beef he has grilled, from picanha to ribeye, filet to beef ribs. Tonight I am taking that traditional route with a rare grilled New York strip along with some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes. Cheers!
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