Solocontigo, Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Typical Argentinian Malbec, bloody good one though.

First decant this wine, give it a little air and wait an hour or three to open up. It makes a difference.There’s aromas of plum, licorice and blackcurrant with spice notes, these follow on the taste and there are firm tannins that stick to the mouth. Its a concentrated wine with good length and at £30 a bottle its on the mark for quality and value.

Solocontigo - Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Solocontigo – Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Alta vista Torrontes 2007 desert wine

 

Argentina desert wine can be extremely delish. Salta in the north is the  the home Torrontes and this is a fine example of what is produced by a first class outfit. There are aromas of peach, melon and honey. The same comes through in the taste although more melon and honey.

Personally I prefer it on its own, just lovely.

 vista Torrontes 2007 desert wine

Alta Vista Torrontes 2007 desert wine