AWToday 26/08/08

Wine News

Choosing wine
Crain’s Manchester Business – Manchester,UK
If eating steak, Malbec is a good choice. Avoid older vintages for white wine, no more than two years old. With reds you can go back three or four years.

New Wines Launched On The Laithwaites Website
NewDesignWorld (press release) – Oxford,Oxfordshire,UK
The other wine is a Malbec Shiraz Oak-Aged Reserve which has a buzz about it. Grown in Famatina – the ‘Valley of Fire’ the grape grows in one of the worlds …

Wine Blogs

Lots of Rhubarb but no lamb
By Alastair Bathgate
The El Malbec de Ricardo Santos at an unusual (and I believe illegally labelled) 13.9% alcohol was not much better. I don’t trust wine lists that don’t mention the year (turned out to be 2006) as this points to either a lack of interest …
Confessions of a Wino – http://www.alastairbathgate.com

Gary u get props and a question.
By omrelief
I am ADDICTED to Punto Final Malbec, both the reserva and non. My palette loves them so much it booked a trip to Argentina (where btw most Malbecs are twice the price). I’ve Purchased Malbecs from most major winerys in Argentina, …
Revision3 Forums – http://revision3.com/forum

Andean Malbec, Syrah, sangiovese 2007
By WineLog.net
Name: Andean Malbec, Syrah, sangiovese Year: 2007 Region: Winery: Andean Type: Red Wine Variety: Malbec, Syrah, sangiovese.
Red wine at WineLog.net – http://winelog.net/wines/?term=Red wine

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Wine Blogs

Wines of Argentina
By wineandfoodtube(Wine Discussion)
In Argentina the same basic rule applies as in Europe — a varietal red wine (vino tinto) has to contain a minimum of 80% of the grape named. White wines must be made totally from the grape named on the bottle. …
Wine Discussion – http://community.livejournal.com/wine/

Meat and Malbec
By Bobby Der Ohanian
In Mendoza, Malbec is as prevalent as beef. Equaling if not surpassing the different cuts of beef are the various styles of Malbec. I think Walter Bressia, winemaker and owner of Bressia Winery, explained it best as “Vinos de Autor,” …
Hoosier Wine Cellar | Indiana… – http://www.hoosierwinecellar.com/blog

2005 Punto Final Reserva Malbec 92 points
By fireontop06
Another outstanding Malbec from Punto Final; A nose of dark berry’s and spice. Rich and dense on the palate with blackcherry, raspberry and chocolate. The oak wraps around fudge undertones for a long full-mouth finish, drink now thru …
DAILY WINE TASTING – http://dailywinetasting.wordpress.com

This Weeks Misc. Info and funnies/recipes
By nuisance
Valentin Bianchi Elsa Malbec 2005 Price: $9 The classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident in the nose, with hints of vanilla. The beauty of the Malbec of Argentina is its ability to combine a rich, weighty mouth feel …
Copykat Chat Forums – http://www.copykatchat.com

Event: Over 90/Under $30 Tasting @ Winex
By Chad(Chad)
14) (+) 2005 Melipal Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina): 100% Malbec, 80 year old vines, very different flavor profile than most Malbecs that I’ve had. Paired it with Blue Castello cheese. 91 WA, $13.99. 15) NV Pillar Box Red (Padthaway, …
The Wineries of California – http://winefoodla.blogspot.com/