I think my heart is in
Argentina. No, I’ve never been
there. And no, there wasn’t a man who
left me and traveled to South America (at least I don’t think so). But I am in
love. I have friends who travel to South
America often. They love the parties of
Brazil and the women of the entire continent.
The intoxicating music and the festivals in the streets. The cities don’t sleep. Listening to them, it seems to be one big
carnival all year. And after I met my
love, I understand why. It must be the
Malbec. The medium bodied,
fruit-forward, and luscious wine dances on the palette with flavors of
blackberry and plum with a hint of soft tobacco on the finish. Its ripeness is a result of the warm growing
conditions of Argentina with low humidity.
Dry warm air and controlled moisture (irrigation) helps to grow a grape
that is consistently plush and produces a wine with a velvety finish. First planted in Argentina in the 1800’s, the
country now grows more than 75% of the world’s Malbec. It is
quite the contrast to Malbec grown in France.
One of the 5 Bordeaux grapes, Malbec grown in France produces a more acidic
juice with heavier tannins. Still tasty
and used in many red Bordeaux blends, it lends notes of black cherry.
Malbecs from Argentina
pair well with cheese (why do we drink wine with cheese anyway?) and lean
meats. I am not speaking from experience
here because a good wine doesn’t need food (just my opinion). I enjoy Malbec with the sunset, a fire, soft
music, the silence. It sparks my
imagination and takes me to the streets of South America to enjoy the
festivities with my friends. I am in
love with its magenta hue, the way that it smells, and how it bonds with my
palate. It makes me sing, “You’re All I
Need”. Malbec, I love you. You’re the only thing that brings out the two
words that I swore to never utter again.
I do.
Thank you to my contributor, Dr. Willis! Love you!!!
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Benita
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