Last night, we reviewed a very good, although relatively pricey, malbec from Cruz Andina. Well, tonight, we’re checking out what a malbec for under $10 can deliver.
I sometimes like to give a little background story about a wine, but with this one I don’t really have much story to share. This brand is part of the E&J Gallo family. And that’s about all I have for you, other than my tasting notes — which will reveal that even without a rich story, I found this wine to be quite satisfying.
This wine has a fruit-laden nose with outstanding intensity. It smells beautiful, with aromas of blackberry jam, black currant and chocolate. It tastes fantastic too with blueberry and blackberry flavors and vibrant acidity. The tannins are moderate. The finish is long with tangy berry flavors and a touch of spice. All told, this is a lively, fruit-forward and very drinkable malbec.
I mentioned that it is under $10, but I didn’t mention how much under. It’s a mere eight bucks. And at that price, this wine is a steal!
Wine: Bodega Elena de Mendoza
Variety: Malbec
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13.8%
Rating: 87
Price: $8.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.
good wine but the price to low