One Word Sums It Up: Quaffer!

TintoNegro Malbec 2013

File today's wine under the category of "fresh, fun and not too serious" which is how we occasionally enjoy our wine after a long, hard day of work. One word sums it up. Quaffer!

TintoNegro, meaning "black wine" in Spanish, is meant to celebrate the essence of Malbec in Mendoza. Known for its dark, blackish color, this Malbec is sourced from the Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo subzones.

Cool Factoid: This wine is actually produced by two colleagues who worked at the world-famous Bodega Catena Zapata winery for almost 15 years (which kind of makes them Argentinian rock stars). In other words, these guys know what they're doing and it shows in the wine.

"Aromas of candied blackberry, blueberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and menthol. Juicy, spicy dark berry flavors are complicated by mint, herbs and licorice. Shows good cut and grip but the acidity is a bit tart. Finishes with firm tannins, a tactile saline quality and hints of chocolate and herbs. Turned a bit drier with air." (Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar)

International Wine Cellar: 87 points

While this wine may not rock your boat like an expensive Bordeaux from the Right Bank, it could come in very handy when you finally get around to starting your barbeque up again! If nothing else, pour a glass, throw on a sweater and sit on your deck watching the robins strut their stuff.

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