Cost: $32-$46
Grape Variety: Malbec
Category: Red Wine
Appellation: Cayman Islands
Country: Argentina
Region: Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Format: 750 ml
Producer: Doňa Paula
Alcohol: 14%

Description: Opaque ruby in colour with medium+ intensity on the nose.

Positives: Full flavoured wine showing cedar, vanilla, kirsch, red and black pepper, nutmeg, liquorice, dark chocolate, blackberries, mulberries and raspberries. Full body with good acidity, medium+ tannins, alcohol well integrated and a long length.

Negatives: Not available in Ontario.

Interesting Things: Decant first for an hour to soften the tannins. Drink now or over the next 5 years.

Drink on its own or pair it with porterhouse steak.

Tasted: 11 Jan 12

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10, Total:  18.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5