Bodega Melipal
Ikella Mendoza Malbec
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Dark purple in color with a short purple rim.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate and simple.
Showing black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and vegetables.
Bitter finish with soft tannins.
A drinkable Malbec from Argentina. Plain and simple. Nothing to write home about, though.
100% Malbec grapes were grown at 3,200 feet of elevation, and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
Dark purple in color with a short purple rim.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate and simple.
Showing black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and vegetables.
Bitter finish with soft tannins.
A drinkable Malbec from Argentina. Plain and simple. Nothing to write home about, though.
100% Malbec grapes were grown at 3,200 feet of elevation, and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
86 points.
I'm somewhat biased because this was served freezing cold, but it still tasted like a sweat sock dripped in vinegar and left out in the sun for a week. Not a fan to say the least.
I'm somewhat biased because this was served freezing cold, but it still tasted like a sweat sock dripped in vinegar and left out in the sun for a week. Not a fan to say the least.
Dec 29th, 2016