Opposite Ends of The Malbec Value Spectrum
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007Everyone who knows me, knows that I think that Malbec is the best thing to come out of Argentina since news of Maradona’s (drug abuse enforced) retirement.
On my last Malbec post, Denis requested a recommendation for a good starter bottle. This prompted me to think about both ends of the value spectrum.
I have just tasted a superb Malbec from Asda (UK subsidiary of Wal-mart), at time of writing on special offer at just four of our English pounds (I think it’s still less than a fiver at full price!). The wine is Malbec Reserve, Famatina Valley 2004 which the label says is produced by some outfit called “La Riojana”. I guess it must be blended from a variety of sources then, but no harm in that if it tastes good. And my hand of god says it does!
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