Tasting - Entrada Malbec

Name: Entrada Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2011
Price: $5.95


Online Review (via Baltimore Magazine): For those nights you call a local chain for delivery, you'll want something that covers the basics without costing more than the pizza. Try a bottle of Entrada Malbec 2010 ($8, The Country Vintner) with its inviting cherry and black-plum flavors, bright, juicy acidity, and enough structure to handle sausage. Argentina produces a boatload of cheap Malbec—not all of it very good—but Entrada delivers a healthy dose of balanced flavors at a comforting price.


My review: Although the above review is for the 2010 Malbec, the 2011 tasted quite similar to the reviewer's opinion of the 2010. This wine was dark, almost purple in the glass, and smelled of dark fruits. On the first sip, it was definitely full-bodied, but the alcohol content and acidity were balanced by the fruit and a hint of spice. I drank this wine with a meal of mashed potatoes and fried chicken, and it was delicious. It would probably also go well with a heavier meat like steak.