Booked my flight to Mendoza

[dananne]

Regarding aging Malbecs, in the past year we've had 2 Catena Malbecs from '99 that were both drinking wonderfully and could have lasted several more years. Both were balanced and had adopted secondary aromas and flavors, particularly saddle leather, but they also had plenty of fruit left, too. So, if it is in balance when young, I don't tend to worry too much about aging Malbec. When they're high in alc and/or lack acidity when young, all bets are off. At least that's been my experience.