Wine Tasting— La Posta Cocina Malbec

Name: La Posta Cocina Malbec 2011 Variety: 100% Malbec Region: Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Country: Argentina Year: 2011 Price: $14.95                   Winery Review: The 2011 Cocina Malbec is from La Consulta, Altamira and Vista Flores in the Uco Valley and sees some French and American oak (20% new). It has a tight nose of black cherry and boysenberry fruit with hints of violet. The palate is medium-bodied with full tannins. The finish is smooth and there are some pleasant mulberry and dark plum notes on the aftertaste. This constitutes easy-drinking Malbec. Drink Now. My Review: This wine almost SMELLED oaked: almost creamy, decadent, but casual. The floral aroma of the wine was evident and almost over powering. I’m not sure I tasted the boysenberry fruit, but the black cherry and plum flavors were present. The medium-bodied wine lingered with a pleasant, slightly sweet aftertaste. With food?: I did not try this wine with food.