Notes on a nice malbec

[thewoodman]

Susana Balbo 1999 Malbec, Mendoza

Deep purple color, rich nose of dark fruit and smoke. Dense plum and raspberry fruitin a velvety smooth and well balanced package.

Although I've enjoyed many malbecs from Argentina, this was really the first higher end example I've had, and I was impressed. At $23, this put the other bottle we had at dinner to shame (a $60 CA cab). Anyone have any recommendations for other fine malbecs?

[hakalugi]

"...Anyone have any recommendations for other fine malbecs?..."

yes... but due to the rules of the forum... you'll have to email me to find out.

A family connection has led to the opportunity to bring into the US, among others, some malbecs from Argentina.

Since this has the "ITB" Commercial aspect, drop me a line and let me know where you'd like to buy it (locally in your area) i'll share with you what we've got.

fernando
aka: hakalugi

[Drew]

What rules???? What are you talking about?

Drew

[cpurvis]

Yeah! What he said!...an Drew is the local constabulary.

Haka, we would appreciate notes or inside info if you're willing to share...you won't be horsewhipped or run off the Board.

cp

[Drew]

What's he talking about Bucko, should I notify InterPol?

Drew

[Thomas]

I like Santa Julia Malbec, Mendoza. Should be about 12 or 13 semolians--smoky and meaty.

Rules, my dear guys--there is a place for advertising. Haka--you is ok!