Grubtrotters

May 11th, 2008

Wine: Bodega Melipal Malbec.

Year: 2005.

Country: Argentina (Mendoza region).

Price: Under $20. Tremendous value.

Notes: Fruity (blackberry) and robust (coffee). We were sorry we only picked up one bottle, a mistake that will quickly be rectified. We enjoyed this wine with baked red snapper in a creole sauce. Lots of bold flavors all paddling in the same direction.

Available: We have seen it at BevMo and the Los Angeles Wine Company.

Site: www.bodegamelipal.com/english/index.htm