STAN’S PICK FOR FEBRUARY 2012 …

2010 ANDES CROSSING MALBEC… MENDOZA, ARGENTINA  $7.99

I am going to lay this descriptor down and I have a feeling, in the back of your mind you are going to say “NO WAY, ONLY EIGHT BUCKS WITH THIS MUCH GOING ON.” I don’t blame you if you do, because I sort of felt the same way myself. This is pretty interesting juice for the price.

Aromas of toasty blackberries, soapy leather, coffee beans and tobacco. On the front of the palate, hits of coffee beans, black currants, mocha and chocolate notes. There is some oak present but it is not out of balance.Tobacco leaf notes come through on the mid-palate leading into a medium length finish. The tannins are soft with good structure. This wine has complexity and good balance and the only flaw for some may be the minimal amount of fruit. I like it and find it a refreshing difference from many of the malbec out there. A lot of wine for eight bucks.  87+ points

Distributed by Unique Wine Company (Renton, Washington)

About Stan The Wine Man

I am a blue collar wine guy who has been in the biz for over twenty years. I work at a store in a tourist destination stop. I work hard at finding the best wine for the money. I love the challenge of learning my customer's palate so I can find the best wine for them, whether it is Petrus or white zinfandel. Cheers!
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