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WINE OF THE WEEK, CATALPA MALBEC 2013 MENDOZA, ARGENTINA


BY:  ED “THE WINE GUY”

From - where else but - Mendoza, Argentina. Originally a grape used in Bordeaux (France) red blends, Argentina took the Malbec grape and made it into its own unique and satisfying wine; the climate and soil of Mendoza are particularly suited to bringing out the best of this grape, just as the Columbia Valley, in Washington State, brings out, in my humble opinion, the best of the Merlot grape. This Catalpa Malbec, made from 70-80 year old vines which produce intensely-flavored fruit, exhibits a deep black color with flashes of purple, and aromas and flavors of blackberries, blueberries, with hints of coffee, spice, and minerals. This is a balanced wine with well-integrated soft tannins, delicate acidity, and a long, smooth finish. WINE ADVOCATE: 90 points; WINE SPECTATOR: 90 points.