Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $6.95
Critic Review:
Dark fruit, plum, jam, vanilla, black
pepper, medium body, velvety and lingering finish with cocoa background
at the end. Love this Malbec, pay for $10 and taste like $30.
Deep ruby color. Appealing red fruit nose with hints of tobacco. Medium bodied with a smooth and lush mouth-feel. Finishes dry with lasting flavors. Excellent choice for a young and fruity everyday wine. Enjoy as an aperitif or with meats and pasta dishes.
~http://www.cannonwines.com/wines/view/118
The word CUYO comes from the indigenous Mapuche language which means “country of deserts”. Its name is associated today with the wine region in Argentina. The word OASIS is used for the pristine water lakes created by the snowmelt of the Andes Mountains. OASIS del CUYO wines are handcrafted from vines grown in the deserts of Mendoza. (from the label)
My Review: When I saw the dark purple color I expected something powerful and heavy. The aroma was a pleasant surprise. Sweet scent of jam while somehow simultaneously a bit smokey. This wine smelled unlike any I have reviewed so far. The tannins, though obviously present, aren't overwhelming. There's a bit of a peppery feel and taste that lingers in the finish. I really enjoyed this both alone and with my spaghetti (yeah, I eat spaghetti kind of a lot). Not that it's very important but this was also the first wine I've had with a clearly obvious synthetic cork. Truly unique in my experience so far. Loved it!
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