What to Expect When You’re Expecting Malbec
We love Malbec here at Reininger, and we often hear the sentiment echoed from visitors at our tasting room. Despite Malbec’s ability to charm wine drinkers, many people still haven’t tried it yet. Many people are not quite sure what to expect of a Malbec. The sheer number of wines on a simple restaurant menu or the wine wall of a grocery store can be intimidating or overwhelming and many people stick with what is tried and true. Don’t get us wrong, we clearly love a good Chardonnay, and don’t get us started about Reininger Merlots, but part of the magic of wine is exploring new varietals. Whether you’ve already fallen in love with Malbec, or you have yet to discover it, here’s a quick description of what you can expect when popping the cork on a bottle of Malbec.
Malbec Flavor Profile
Malbec is characterized by its deeply hued purple color, often described as inky red. The flavors of Malbecs tend to be very lush and full of ripe, juicy berries and purple fruits (i.e. plums), often with herbal, licorice/anise, or purple floral notes (i.e.violet). Malbecs are generally bold and earthy with an intense, full bodied mouth feel. Renowned wine expert Jancis Robinson once described Malbec as being the more rustic cousin of Merlot.
The 2007 Reininger Malbec is a fantastic example of a full bodied, sumptuous and rustic Malbec. We told you all about the flavors in the 2007 Reininger Malbec tasting note, so we won’t describe it in detail here. If you want the perfect earthy wine, order a bottle online or visit our tasting room and taste it for yourself.
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