Name: Maipe Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2011
Price: $8.95
Winery Review: "A striking perfume of violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Exhibiting surprising complexity for its price category, the wine has gobs of fruit, savory flavors, and excellent depth and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years" (Robert Parker).
My Review: I really enjoyed this medium-bodied wine, which can be described as an intermediate between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot. This Malbec was not as dry as a typical Merlot and not as full bodied as a Cabernet, but still possessed an explosion of fruit flavors. On the palate, I can detect hints of raspberry, blackberry, and plum which are delicate and subtle from beginning to end. I thoroughly enjoyed this wine with a homemade tomato sauce with fresh brocolli and zucchini and grilled baby shrimp on top. This fresh pasta dish complemented this red wine beautifully and really expanded the variety of flavors. I would absolutely recommend this wine to anyone that is looking for a medium-bodied wine that combine characteristics of both a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon
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