This wine has a full structure and a long, lingering finish. It has a spice and vanilla oak characteristic to it with floral notes which makes it a very drinkable wine now, or for years to come.
From the winemaker – “A classically Argentine wine, our Alamos Malbec blends the deeply concentrated plum flavors of the country’s signature variety – Malbec – with small portions of Syrah and Bonarda to add dark cherry and blackberry flavors. Well-integrated hints of brown spice and vanilla contribute layers of complexity.”
This wine pairs nicely with Chicken wings, barbecue, pate’s like chicken, duck or veal liver. It also goes with Hard cheeses like Asiago, Parmesan and Romano or semi-hard cheeses like Cheddar, Fontina, Gouda or Swiss.
Rating:
This wine was previously given a 85 point rating by Wine Spectator.
Availability:
2013 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $10.99 a bottle, $59.35 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $105.51 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#07411
Thorn-Clarke has been growing grapes in the Barossa Valley for six generations and has recently moved into winemaking with considerable success. The “Shotfire” range bridges the gap between its entry-level and top-flight wines and consistently represents excellent value.
This Spanish Reserva is 70% Tempranillo; 30% Monastrell with a slightly aged reddish hue. Pronounced tart cherry and sweet dark fruit with a slight hint of spices mark this bottle’s bouquet.
The “classic” Santa Cristina (a red wine) was produced by Marquis Niccolò Antinoir, father of Marquis Piero Antinori, in 1946. At more than 60 years from its date of original production, the constant commitment to high quality has made Santa Cristina an important reference point in the overall panorama of Italian wine. This dedication to quality and the constant search for innovative ideas and techniques led, in 2009, to the creation of a family of products united not only by a common name but above all by a common philosophy of production, one based on the indissoluble link between the vineyard and human hands.
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