Malbecs make a comeback… unlike Michigan State
Posted in Uncategorized on April 9th, 2009Carissimi,
Allora, it is true that I spent a good deal of March traveling in the UK and then on to Milano to visit MM herself. Needless to say we partook in a lot of culinary adventures and old favorites, and I drank my way through several lunchtime house wines and stumbled upon a reasonably priced Barolo. Though, I have to say, the standout wines of my entire trip were some amazing Malbecs had in England that either renewed or sparked my interest in them. Upon my return, I’ve tried the $3 Black Mountain from TJs and found it (both times) extremely “bechy.” So tonight, on my whim shopping trip to Whole Foods because they were donating a portion to my favorite public radio station KCRW, I “splurged” on a $7 Vida Organica 2008 Malbec from Argentina. You know, for philanthropy. Which do I prefer? Surprisingly, the Black Mountain has more of that plummy, jammy flavor that I am coming to luf (aka “love”). I have to give credit to MM for the Malbec interest… only in my old age (of 29) have I truly come to appreciate the ‘Bechs.
A presto (ve lo giuro),
SAC