“This one is for you, wherever you are”…Barry Manilow song.
TN: `06 Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza.
Cellared 2 yrs, $26 Cdn, entry level wine from a true traditional house. 13.5% alc, decanted for an hour, some sediment noted, good natural cork.
Color. Black/inky/opaque/light purple on rim.
Nose. Floral/violets/blackberries/raspberry/savoury/meaty/lots going on.
Palate. Initial entry thoughts are dry/soft tannins/smooth/expressive/blueberry.“I was fortunate to taste the recently released `08, this one has more structure” fellow taster thought. I found some coffee, leather, thought full-bodied, excellent acidity, lengthy. This wine has some soul folks, terrific. Cocoa on day 2, alas my only bottle.