2009 Massimo,

Massimo Viñards

Color: Red
Name: Massimo
Vineyard:
Type: Malbec
Origin: Massimo Viñards
Year: 2009
Price: $12.00
Rating: 4.7
Review: have come to really enjoy a good Malbec in the last year. I have been fortunate to enjoy several pretty good ones, for that matter. So, when Pat Tom suggested that I try the Cigar Box Malbec, it wasn’t a real hard sell. Before we delve into this particular bottle, let me offer a bit of information about the Malbec varietal courtesy of Wiki: As a varietal, Malbec creates a rather inky red (or violet), intense wine, so it is also commonly used in blends, such as with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to create the red French Bordeaux claret blend. The grape is blended with Cabernet Franc and Gamay in some regions such as the Loire Valley. Other wine regions use the grape to produce Bordeaux-style blends. The varietal is sensitive to frost and has a proclivity to shatter or coulure. So, based on that description, you find that Malbec grapes have long been used for blending, but of late I am seeing more and more bottles showcasing the Malbec in the spotlight. This is not at all a bad thing. Let’s move on to the description of this wine. This is one of the better Malbec vintages I have had. This 2009 Malbec is pretty outstanding. The nose is deep, earthy with tones of tobacco and the strength of a dancehall bouncer. It hits your senses and reminds a Malbec lover exactly why they love Malbec. When tasting, I found that the wine carried through some dark fruits, tobacco, herbs, a touch of garlic and oddly enough, a bit of raisin. What a wonderful surprise it was on delivery. Very balanced. The finish on this wine was incredibly smooth with a nice dark tone and flavor that hung around for about 20 seconds. This wine carried all the way through to the end with incredible consistency.
Comments: If you are looking for a different wine to go with that seafood paella or beef barbecue expand your taste buds with a global experience. Malbec is one of the hottest varietals now and Massimo has a ’09 from Mendoza, Argentina, priced at $12. This is the region where the dark, inky grape reclaimed its glory from its French origin. Grapes for the Malbec are grown on the slopes of the Andes mountains at an elevation of nearly 4,000 feet. It is one of the highest vineyards in the world and renowned for producing complex and dense wines. This Malbec is chewy with notes of leather, blackberry, blueberry, tobacco and chocolate. It is the perfect accompaniment to mixed grill and spice-rubbed chicken. Continue reading on Examiner.com Massimo Vineyards expand wine borders - San Francisco wine | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/wine-in-san-francisco/massimo-vineyards-expand-wine-borders-review#ixzz1OzZuIiFd

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2009 Massimo,