The wine is an inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, just as you'd expect from a nice Malbec. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals wonderful aromatics of blackberry, leather and white pepper spice. Take a sip and you're awash in ripe blueberry, blueberry and currant that transition easily to some earthy notes of basalt and green cedar. The tannins are expertly structured, providing for a velvety smooth dry finish that lingers till your next sip.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a wonderful expression of a Malbec that stands well above the standard fare of this varietal. This wine was also a terrific value available at Costco for just $16! This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, but practically begs to be paired with a gaucho served steak. And tonight I'm in luck, enjoying this wine with a cowboy ribeye grilled Pittsburgh rare with horseradish, roasted garlic and grilled asparagus. Cheers!
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