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Wine tasting notes with an emphasis on the value proposition equation: function of quality and price. Remember, wine is relative to other wines, and so an absolute score won't tell you much other than how I felt about a particular wine on a particular day as it relates to my own set of figures. Grab a bottle and delve into the decadent nature of scoring wine on your own; and remember, imbibe responsibly.

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Terraza de Los Andes, Alto Malbec, 2003

From the bottle, Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec is made from grapes harvested in the Mendoza region of Argentina (3,500 ft elevation); it is 13.5 percent alcohol by volume.

Where did I find it: Cost Plus

What did I pair it with: Beef pinwheels

Appearance: An opulent purple, with flashes of crimson and light legs.

Smell: White pepper and prunes

Taste: Sweet berry spices (not sugary), light on the tannins, and a dry finish.

Price: $7.99
Quality rating: 86/100
Value rating: 49.26/60

Takeaway: The majority of the Malbecs coming out of Argentina are value wonders! An 86 quality may not turn too many heads, but when it costs $8, then it should. If you’re a fan of lighter tannin reds, you should be buying high quality Argentinean Malbecs hand over fist.

posted by Joe Sinkwitz @ 4:55 PM