What could be better than sampling wines online with a master instructor.
Thank you Philippe Rolet for leading an interactive tasting of recently released wines from Mendoza (Argentina). I’m still amazed how someone, in this case, Mr. Rolet, can come into my house via the internet (Webinar) and make such a compelling presentation about the wines he represents from Argentina.
Immediately after the presentation, I purchased a case of this amazing Malbec for my personal use.
The wine I am talking about is a 2018 Cantena ARUMA Malbec, made from a partnership between two giants in the industry, Nicolas Catena Zapata, who put Argentina on the map, and Baron de Rothschild.
Together, they crafted this Bordeaux style Malbec, using no oak and made to drink young,
Sampling this pedigree wine found great balance between the 14.5% alcohol level, smooth tannins and remarkably long finish. Malbec, originally a French clone, has found a permanent home in Argentina, where the powerful grape exudes concentrated fruit into a sea of unending smooth flavors.
Several years ago I visited Mendoza and realized the hot days and cool nights were a perfect blend for the Malbec grape. The result, at least in this case is a remarkable wine that has elegant balance, lots of juice and a hint of spice.
Try it!
Philip S. Kampe
Philip.kampe@thewinehub.com
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