Malbec

2013 Mulderbosch Faithful Hound, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Wine Review

Vintage:

2013

Score:

Grade:

A-

39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 16% Merlot, 14% Malbec and 9% Petit Verdot. This is a Bordeaux styled wine from South Africa. It sells for under $20 making it a very nice buy. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is very nice; dusty and complex with cassis, tobacco, some bell pepper. On the palate, this has a chewy texture. Nice complexity. Cassis, dark cherries with enough acid. Good finish. Drinking well now and won't get better but should hold for another five years at least.

2014 Antigal Malbec 1, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

Score:

Grade:

B+

This is an inexpensive crowd pleaser made from the Malbec grape. Available for under $15 almost everywhere. Purple in color. The nose has plums and slight cherries. On the palate, this has slight tannins. Easy drinking. Plums that are ripe and just a hint of sweetness. Clean finish. Solid all the way around and a great choice for parties. This will last a few years but its not made for long term cellaring. Friendly with hearty foods.

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