2005 Conquista,

San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina

Color: Red
Name: Conquista
Vineyard:
Type: Malbec
Origin: San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina
Year: 2005
Price: $8.00
Rating: 4.8
Review: Malbecs aren’t all that common in the crush of Cabs, Merlots, and Shirazes on the typical shelf, so we couldn’t resist giving Conquista Malbec 2005, a product of the Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina, a try. It definitely qualifies as affordable, and we’re happy to report it’s quite drinkable, too. Its aroma is a pleasant blend of ripe berries and leather. The wine is light to medium bodied, with plummy notes blending into oak with soft tannins. If we can find a flaw in this wine, it’s that the flavor seems a bit thin despite exhibiting good structure. If you haven’t tried a Malbec, I’d compare this one to a lighter but still fruit-forward Merlot.

This is a pleasant enough wine for well under $10 - if you want to offer your guests a varietal that is a bit less common but your budget is limited, Conquista Malbec 2005 is a good choice.

Simple, light, crisp, slightly dry and not too overpowering or strong. Great for sitting or standing around late nights and sipping
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