When you think of Argentina and the region of Mendoza, only one wine
springs to mind... Malbec! Mil Piedras is a small-production winery
which sits atop an ancient lakebed, and has only recently has been
imported to the U.S. Typical of Malbec, this has a dark purple color. A
slightly oaky, dark berry, bittersweet chocolate nose also had an
intriguing boysenberry note that came and went. More dark berry and
bittersweet chocolate on the palate, followed by smooth but dark
tannins on the finish. This was an elegant, medium-bodied, fairly dry
Malbec, and a good value. The tannins may be off putting
for some when drank on its own, but pair it with some red meat and it
should do well. |
