Tasting- Ruta 22 Malbec

Name: Ruta 22 Malbec

Variety: Malbec
Region: Patagonia

Country: Argentina 

Year: NV

Price: $7.95

Vintage Cellar Review: Stout and dense from the beginning, with blackberry and violet aromas. Despite being a bold and dark Malbec, this is fresh and composed, with sweet blackberry and cassis flavors. Good on the finish, with candied fruit and caramel sweetness.

My Review: This wine smelled like berries and licorice.  I did not taste much because the spicy taste from the grape was overwhelming.  I could not taste fruit.  This wine was too bold for me.  I did not like this wine. 

Food: Not tasted with food

Tasting- Potluck Sweet Malbec

Name:  Potluck Sweet Malbec

Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

Year: 2010

Price: $7.95

Vintage Cellar Review: Deep red brilliant with violet hints. Complex, fruity, and predominant red fruits. Easy to drink, round with persistent sweetness, very well balanced with sweet tannins.

My Review: This wine smelled sweet with light spice.  It tasted tannic and slightly floral.  This wine was so-so.  

Food: Not tasted with food

Tasting- Maipe Malbec Rosé

Name: Maipe Malbec Rosé

Variety:  Malbec
Region: Mendoza

Country: Argentina

Year: 2011

Price: $7.95

Vintage Cellar Review: Intense pink color with violet hints. Fresh red fruit bouquet, strawberry and cherry flavors, balanced acidity, dry and lingering finish. Excellent with tuna or green salad, pasta, spicy Asian dishes.

My Review: This wine smelled floral.  It was very smooth with a hint of spice.  I liked this wine.  It was my favorite out of the 5 wines I tasted. 

Food: Not tasted with food