24 Monday Jul 2017
Posted in $15 or less, Argentina, Malbec, red, Wine Party!
Winery: Bodega Argento
Varietal: Malbec
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Date Purchased: 4/17/17
Location Purchased: Publix
Cost: $12.99 but bought as BOGO so about $6.50 per bottle
Date Consumed: 7/23/17
Review/Notes: This one got served with some pasta with a white wine cream sauce. It was nice, not too fruity and not too acidic. Have had some bad luck with some Malbec in the past but was pleased with this one.
17 Thursday Dec 2015
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Winery: Nieto Senetiner
Varietal: Malbec
Composition: 100% Malbec
Date Purchased: 12/8/2015
Location Purchased: MPI North Florida Holiday Party
Cost: $8.33
Date Consumed: 12/15/15 and 12/16/15
Review/Notes: This one was consumed over two days, I had a taste of it on the first day and then we polished off the bottle with some pizza on the second night. This was a fun Malbec, not too fruity, very nice and tasty. We would definitely get it again.
20 Wednesday May 2015
Posted in $10 or less, Argentina, Malbec, red
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Winery: Bodega Elena De Mendoza
Varietal: Malbec
Composition: 100% Malbec
Date Purchased: 1/31/2015
Location Purchased: Publix
Cost: $8.99 but purchased as a BOGO taking bottle cost down to $4.50 per bottle
Date Consumed: 5/20/2015
Review/Notes: We had this with spicy italian sausage. Not the most inspired pairing in the world but it became much nicer after dinner was finished. It is mellow and soft with a hint of fruit, maybe blackberry. A good summer wine as it is smooth and refreshing.
25 Wednesday Mar 2015
Winery: Bodega Elena de Mendoza
Varietal: Red Blend
Composition: Malbec, Syrah, and Bonarda
Date Purchased: 1/31/2015
Location Purchased: Publix
Cost: $8.99 BOGO, $4.50 a bottle
Date Consumed: 3/25/2015
Review/Notes: This one took a little time in the glass to open up more fully. The first taste was a little bitter but after sitting for a moment it was much smoother. We had it with pasta and pizza leftovers and it was delightful.
28 Wednesday Jan 2015
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Bodega Norton Coleccion Malbec purchased on 1/27/2015 at Publix for $8.39, but it was also BOGO bringing this cost per bottle down to $4.20! Consumed on 1/28/2015.
We went with the Malbec as we were having nachos for dinner. This wine complemented the nachos nicely. It was a bit fruity without being overstated. Overall a mild selection, wouldn’t suggest it to go with a more robust dinner but it works well with less bold entrees.
It did not pair quite as well with the lemon bar I had for dessert. The lemon bar was sort of overwhelming to the palate and brought out a bit more acidity in the wine.
