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By: Confessions of a Wino » Blog Archive » In praise of the Malbec Society

Confessions of a Wino » Blog Archive » In praise of the Malbec Society — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:44:26 +0000

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Confessions of a Wino » Blog Archive » Faldeos Nevados Bonarda 2004 — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:11:19 +0000

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Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:38:44 +0000

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By: Denis

Denis — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:29:19 +0000

Well, after your encouragment I have dipped my toe into the Argentinian Malbec waters - a £5.99 bottle from Odbins (Dona Paula, Los Cardos 2005).
I must say that it was a real beauty - great value for such a big wine. A definate aroma of chocolate and cherries, with concentrated dark fruit and vinilla to taste.

To continue my studies I’ll next be searching the shelves for your Asda recommendation……

By: Alastair Bathgate

Alastair Bathgate — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:56:55 +0000

Denis

As a starting point I would go to your favourite supermarket and look in the South American Wines section.
Look for a Malbec
a) from Argentina
b) pure Malbec, not blended with other grapes
c) for around £5 to £6.

Exchange rates being what they are, South American wines are great value for money. I found a Malbec at Asda for less than four quid. I’ll let you know when I’ve tasted it.
My inclination would be to try to spend a little more if poss but I am willing to try anything.

Let me know how you get on!

By: Denis

Denis — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:12:59 +0000

I have little experience of Malbec (life seems to have become a long list of Shiraz. Cabernet and Chianti wines of late…) so I would appreciate a recommendation for me to start with.
Could you recommend a good Malbec that contains all its most distinctive characteristics - preferably this (the lower) side of a tenner.

By: Alastair Bathgate

Alastair Bathgate — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:38:29 +0000

Thanks for your comment - note sure if that’s a recommendation or not!. I found a very cheap pure Malbec at Asda. When I’ve tried it I’ll post again.

By: Ciaran

Ciaran — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:23:02 +0000

The only one Morrisons had to offer was a bottle of Stowells Malbec Tempranillo. On first tasting it I was reminded of white spirit and Parma Violets, but it seems to be improving as time goes on.