Tasting - Trapiche Malbec

Name: Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec 2010
Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2010
Price: $11


Critic's Review:

The 2010 Oak Cask Malbec has an intense red color with violet hints. The wine shows sweet aromas of blackberry and plum with a touch of black pepper, an elegant touch of smoke and vanilla comes from the oak aging. There is a velvety texture, soft tannins, and long finish. 

My Review: 

This Oak Cask Malbec was good. At 14% ABV, it had no recognizable heat, and had strong aromas of black and red berries - especially black cherries. On the palate, there were very strong tastes of cherry and vanilla, with a very smoky and almost meat-like finish. This wine was medium-bodied, and had very little to no tannins.

I did not taste this wine with food.