2009 Mapema Malbec


One of a few Malbecs you might sip happily on its own while you prepare the skirt steak and mole sauce, perhaps some hard cheeses, or that fabulous brown rice, mushroom and merguez lamb dish you read about last month.

2009 Mapema Malbec Varietal:    Malbec: Red Wine
Region:    Mendoza, Argentina
Reviews:    91 WS; 90 WA
Production:    2,500 cases produced. 		$17.99
$15.19 as part of mixed case

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36+ bottles available. Ships in 1-5 business days.

Wine Spectator
"91 pts ... A superflashy style, boasting lots of melted licorice, fruitcake, fig paste and black currant preserve flavors, which all stay pure and focused on the creamy, lengthy finish. A hedonist's delight."
Wine Advocate
"90 pts ... Fragrant black cherry and black raspberry, oak in background, touch of balsamic, lots of fruit."
Winemaker's Notes
"Heady aromas of kirsch, cocoa, mint and exotic woods make you want to keep inhaling deeply. Red & black cherry flavors coat the palate, and the oak tannins frame the intense fruit flavors. Best with meats such as pork (grilled or roasted loin), grilled hamburgers or steaks, and lamb prepared any way you like."
Technical Notes
"100% Malbec from 83 year old vines grown at 3200 feet. Aged 12 months in 50% new, 50% 1-year old French oak barrels. 14% alc."