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.