Thanksgiving Wine Review 2011 - Wine - Santa Barbara Edhat
The forth wine we tried was the 2006 BenMarco Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina. I found this wine at Costco in 2008, and purchased it due to its very high ratings from the critics, and its sub $15.00 price. I wanted to bring something different to the dinner and I was also interested to see if the guests would like it. Most people think they like Malbec, but I don’t believe that many people have actually tried it, or have tried good Malbec. I’ve had a few while traveling around in Paso Robles and further north, but have yet to have a good or enjoyable one. I hoped that since this one had been aged for 5 years, that we might see it at its best. I was right! Everyone loved it, and the wine showed beautifully. On the nose, there is a hint of pretty flowers, metal and blueberries. On the palate, you get a nice sampling of boysenberry and blackberry. The impressive finish features nice minerality and dark fruit. This wine is still powerful, and would probably be better in 3-4 years. Everyone loved it, and I rated it 92 points. I believe you can spot later vintages of this wine at Costco in Goleta from time to time.
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