May 9, 2008

Altos Las Hormigas 2006 Malbec

Altos Las Hormigas 2006 Malbec
The translated name is "The High Ants"...mmmm, sounds lovely. Bold fruit in this one. Oak and tannins on the nose. Not overly spicy, but a hint of pepper with the dark cherry and plum flavors. For $9 (at sam's wine), a very good value and a 6.5/10 rating in the under $10 category.

You'll want to pair this with a bold dish, read meat or pasta. Has gone well with my grilled meats the last two nights (burgers & those delicious new Johnsonville Turkey Cheddar Sausages (only 100 calories each)). A good intro to Malbecs, if you haven't had the purple pleasure.

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