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September 19 - Diseno Old Vine Malbec 2009 - the ViniCode™

Diseno, Old Vine Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2009

Grapes: Malbec
appearance - bright and clear
color - light purple
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - raspberries, cherries.
earth/spice - barnyard.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - soft.
price - $9.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

The ViniCode™ - Our 12 Favorite Wines of 2010 - Number 1 - Serrera Malbec 2003

Every once in a while, there comes a wine that will set the standard for all future wines. This is the case with Serrera Malbec. Every Malbec that we have from here on out will be judged against this one. Excellent.

Serrera, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003

Grapes: Malbec
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple, garnet rim
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - tobacco.
fruit/floral - black cherries, golden delicious apples.
earth/spice - black pepper, chocolate, mineral, mint.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Serrera Malbec and Carne Guisada click here.

December 21 - Serrera Malbec 2003 - the ViniCode™

Serrera, Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, 2003

Grapes: Malbec
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple, garnet rim
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - tobacco.
fruit/floral - black cherries, golden delicious apples.
earth/spice - black pepper, chocolate, mineral, mint.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Serrera Malbec and Carne Guisada click here.

December 06 - Postales del Fin del Mundo Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec 2009 - the ViniCode™

San Patricio del Chanar, Postales del Fin del Mundo, Patagonia, Argentina, 2009

Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Malbec 40%
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - wood.
fruit/floral - fruit, jam.
earth/spice - black pepper.
body - medium.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Postales Cab/Malbec and Chimichurri Sauce click here.

December 03 - Durigutti Malbec 2008 - the ViniCode™

Durigutti, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008

Grapes: Malbec
appearance - bright, clear
color - deep purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt sugar.
fruit/floral - black berries, plum.
earth/spice - black pepper, mineral.
body - medium.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
serving notes - decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Durigutti Malbec and the Original Hamburger click here.