2008 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec

Specs:

2008 Don Miguel Gascón Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

13.9 % Alcohol

100% Malbec

http://gasconwine.com/

$14.00

Notes:


For tasters looking to branch out of the usual New World wines into something more global; a varietal like Malbec is a good introduction. This winery is one of the oldest Malbec producers in their region and prides themselves on hand-picked, hand-made wines.

I would suggest decanting this wine as it needs time to breathe before first taste. After about 20-30 minutes it had fully opened up. The color of this wine, like most Malbecs, is a deep purple plum which mirrors its taste. The aroma and taste of the wine is of cherry, plums, "fruit roll-ups", dry fruits, pepper and a hint of anise and clove. For a young wine the smells and flavors are quite bold especially after spending only 7 months in barrels. The texture is rich, velvety, thick and round. You will first notice the fruit on your palette with a spicy peppery long finish.

This wine may be a bit bold and overpowering for most foods however I think it would perfectly a thick slice of beef or a rich chocolate dessert. I enjoyed it solely on its own and was very pleased. For the price it is hard to pass up. This wine can be purchased at local Trader Joe stores or online through the winery.