Beautiful deep violet color with exploding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violets framed by hints of oak and mint. The wonderful aromas are mirrored on the palate, and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and a hint of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish. This is a ripe and rich style of wine, reigning in the fruit and focusing it into a long finish. A wine that truly struggles between its fun and serious side. Pairs well with a wide range of foods from beef and pork to game birds or even meat-based pastas. This is what Malbec is all about.
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
Aug 2010
"The 2008 Malbec received the same elevage as the Cabernet. Purple-colored, the nose offers up toasty oak, cinnamon, allspice, and black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied, it has excellent depth and grip, savory flavors, and enough fine-grained tannin to evolve for 2-3 years. It can be enjoyed from 2011 to 2017."
VINTAGE
- 2008
VARIETAL
- 100% Malbec
IMPORTER
- Vine Connections
FARMING TECHNIQUE
- Traditional
PRESS
- Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
AVAILABILITY
- Colorado
- Nebraska
WEBSITE
Susana Balbo
