Cahors is a small appellation east of Bordeaux and best known as the sole remaining French redoubt of Malbec, which makes up at least 70%
Tag: Malbec
Wine Review: Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec Reserva Mendoza 2011
The quality of Malbec coming out of Argentina can be uneven, but this one is flat-out gorgeous. Sumptuous dark, berry aromas are bolstered with raisin,
Budget Wines: Smoking Loon El Carancho Malbec Central Valley, Chile 2013
Purple highlights in the glass give away the varietal. There is blackberry and a stealthy invasion of funky earth on the nose, just enough to
Clos La Coutale Cahors 2010
Malbec from Argentina may be the hot new grape but in Cahors, a region in Southwest France, they’ve been growing it since the Romans ruled.
Budget Wine: V. No Malbec Mendoza 2011
It is estimated that about 40% of world-wide wine exports are shipped in bulk. The grapes are harvested and the wine made in its home
Budget Wine: Skeleton Malbec Mendoza 2013
There is a debate among wine critics about whether we should write negative reviews. Most say they don’t have time to waste on bad wine.
