"Wine is sunlight held together by water." - Galileo Galilei

"Wine is sunlight held together by water." - Galileo Galilei

Thursday, May 26, 2011

2010 Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec

VALUE ALERT! This is a wonderful bang for your buck if you like the Malbec grape... A young yet mature wine from Valle De Uco in Mendoza.

I am not always a fan of malbecs (unlike my cohort and good friend, Bluedog) and yet I am swept away by the layers of ripe fruit that are masterfully balanced by earthy, rich tannins; they hold each other together beautifully to a loooooong finish. For less than ten bucks, buy it and drink it tonight!

Eye- Crayon Purple

Nose- Ripe berries and pencil shavings

Mouth feel- Tannic yet not overly so

Taste- Ripe summer raspberries tapered into balance with leather for a finish that lingers on the palate.

Do it.

8/10


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