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
Posted in $10 or less, Argentina, Malbec, red
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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.
