Its been way too long since the last post, but both Pris and I have been under the weather this week. Needless to say, being on cold meds is not conducive to enjoying wine. However, before we were struck down we opened a bottle of Achaval Ferrer 2009 Mendoza Malbec to go with Sunday dinner.
The Achaval Ferrer was everything a Malbec is supposed to be. It had a ripe fruit nose with dark cherries and raspberries. On the palate it was smooth, complex, and full of dark fruit. Most notable among the flavors were blackberry and cassis, but there was a nice mineral undertone. Bold tannins provided a nice long finish. Initially we paired the Malbec with grilled sirloin and mashed potatoes, and of course it went perfectly. I've said it before, you pretty much can't go wrong pairing an Argentine red with beef. Last night we paired the remainder with our usual round of food from Gazpachos which we hadn't ordered in a while. The Malbec was perfect with the bacon wrapped tenderloin and beef empanadas. It also kept surprisingly well after being opened, but sealed, all week. However, I guess we could expect this from a wine that was rated 92 points by Robert Parker and 91 points by Wine Spectator.
We picked up the Achaval at Feldman's and it runs about $26. This is a great wine for anytime drinking, but definitely keep it in mind if beef is what's for dinner. For more information on Achaval Ferrer and its wines you can visit: http://www.achaval-ferrer.com/eng/principal.html
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