Septima Malbec 2003
Septima Malbec 2003 is an excellent red wine from the
Mendoza region of Argentina.
This wine is soft, yet has much character. Upon visual inspection, you notice
its rich, black cherry color. The color, while not as deep as many other
red wines, has a brilliant clarity that makes it rather enticing. When swirled,
its legs are readily apparent and visually, there is a thinness that belies
the taste.
The nose of this malbec is a bouquet of luscious, ripe fruit: blackberries and black cherries. There is also just a hint of herbs and oak. A very nice aroma!
This wine shouts of fruit on the palate. Foremost is black cherries and plums. It could most accurately be described as a fruit-forward wine. Also easily discernable are vanilla and toasted oak. It is well-balanced with very little astringency and tannin. This malbec has a medium finish and is a pleasure to drink. At about $10.00 per bottle, I am of the opinion that is one of the best bargains out there. Give it a try!
