Name: Tilia Malbec
Variety: Malbec
Region:Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2010
Price: $8.95
Winery Review: "Crisp and a little minty smelling, with wild berry and dry spice as the primary aromas. It’s thick and chunky but well balanced, with sweet, slightly medicinal flavors of black fruits and mint. Solid and smooth on the finish."
My Review: I found this Malbec in my local grocery store in Northern Virginia, while on Spring Break and was excited to try another Malbec after my wonderful experience with Maipe. I chose this Malbec, because it was affordable and claims to use sustainable practices to produce their wine. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home and try this seemingly flawless purchase that would lead to a wonderful evening. I opened the bottle and could smell hints of black cherry, and a more overwhelming plum flavor. Unfortunately on the palate the wine was not what I expected. This Malbec was extremely hot, which means that the alcohol hasn't been balanced with sugar to mellow the tannins. It was so hot that I couldn't even detect any other flavors or characteristics that this wine claims to exhibit. I don't plan on ever trying this wine again and will stick to my Maipe Malbec for now.
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