So traveling to Argentina I picked up this great bottle of wine...
Or at Safeway for 9 bucks.
A Tamari Malbec 2008
I may have to try this one again. I was a bit concerned cause the cork was split and dry so it cracked into the bottle a bit. It all smelled okay so my boyfriend and I had it with Chicken Teriyaki and sticky rice. Malbecs I have had before have always had a spice to them. This has that spice but it's very subtle. It's smell is berry's and pepper. It's very light for a red. Full-bodied, but very refreshing and easy to drink. It's got a few flavors that pop out but most are not too deep. It also doesn't really linger in flavor very long. For what you get as an after taste it is nice, spicy and dry. I like this wine but it's not the best Malbec I have every had and I probably wouldn't try this again unless I needed a summer drink. (Aside from the the whole cork thing.) It is easy to drink and doesn't feel heavy the way most reds feel. It does have that kick though so if you don't like the alcohol flavor to be heavy you may want to steer clear of this one.
Overall, I've had better Malbecs for 9 bucks but it was better than a barefoot so although it's not my favorite. It could be yours so I recommend at least giving it a try.
Plus, it's cheaper than drinking wine in Argentina.
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