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Opi Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina

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Malbec is normally, dry, bold and smooth. This is no different although both aromas and flavours are not quite as bold as I’ve had in the past. Its pretty smooth and and its dry. There are aromas of blackcurrant and an underlying dryness that makes this a sippable wine on its own or drinkable with food, bread and cheese is a good combination I found.

Flavours are black fruit as expected but they are not as expressive as I would have like. I like the dryness and smoothness. Its a good solid Malbec, just not fantastic. At £10 a bottle it is decent enough value.

I think the cat liked it!

Opi Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina

Opi Malbec 2019, Mendoza, Argentina

 

Capilla de Bazzo, Malbec 2017, Argentina

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  • Smooth, fruity and elegant are 3 words to describe this little beauty.

There’s an oaky, light black fruit aroma thats a little underwhelming. The taste is different, thankfully. Smooth black fruit, blackcurrant, black cherry with hints of redcurrant and violets in there. Its got bold flavours and excellent length. We had this with Beef and it was great but I really enjoyed this on its own. Ay about £10 a bottle, whole sale price or about £25 at restaurant, its a great wine.

Capilla de Bazzo, Malbec 2017, Argentina

Capilla de Bazzo, Malbec 2017, Argentina

Château Lamartine Malbec 2016 , Cahors, France

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Another french red malbec! I always thought it was in short supply yet and Argentina had the market share but I’ve been drinking quite a lot of french Malbec recently.

I couldn’t quite get a big aroma hit, there are very subtle notes of cooked red fruit and a spice under tone. The taste opens it to more red and black fruit fruits. The tannins are a little harsh and quite oaky with leather poking through.

Have this with food or drink it in 5 years when it hopefully softens, its not smooth enough yet for me. At about £14 a bottle its a bit pricey, a Malbec from Argentina is likely to be better at this price, sorry France.

Château Lamartine Malbec 2016 , Cahors, France

Château Lamartine Malbec 2016 , Cahors, France

Domaine Les Remparts, Gouttes de lune, Malbec 2017 from France

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This is 60% Malbec and 40% Tannat. There are aromas of oak, blackberry, blackcurrant and additional flavours black cherry but the tannins and dryness are too much and detract from any fruit that can be tasted. After trying the wine over a few days we came to the conclusion that this should have been left for another 3 or 4 years to allow it to soft up. At under £10 a bottle there are easier reds to try.

Cotes de Provence rose infinite 2016, France

Cotes de Provence rose infinite 2016, France

Camila Zuccardi Piligonos del Valle de Uco San Pablo, Malbec 2014.

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Camila Zuccardi Piligonos del Valle de Uco San Pablo, Malbec 2014. 1

Camila Zuccardi Piligonos del Valle de UCO San Pablo Malbec 2014.

This is a dry red that has wonderful aromas and flavours of red and dark fruits. A little jammy with firm tannins which seem right to sip or have with food. I had this on its own and it’ was soft, fruity and had bags of flavour and then tried it with lamb and it was excellent, marrying with the fat and flavours of the lamb. At £25 a bottle it’s a little overpriced for me, but excellent.

Chateau Famaey, Malbec 2016, Cahors, France

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You normally associate Malbec with Argentina but it all started in France. This dry red has a deep ruby colour. There are aromas of spice and blackberry. There are smooth tannins and rich dark fruit flavours that last a long time. An excellent example of what a red should be and which is lovely to sip on its own in front of a fire or pair with meat, cheese or tomato based pasta dishes.

Chateau Famaey Malbec 2016, Cahors, France

Chateau Famaey Malbec 2016, Cahors, France