Ascencion 2012 Malbec

 
 

Variety: Malbec
Region: Salta, Argentina
Vintage: 2012
Closure: Cork
Colour: Deep purple
Alcohol: 14.0%
Bouquet: Animal (wet cow) tones as a strong underlay to the cherry aromas

Flavour: Full mouth of cherry, vanilla and even hints of dark chocolate. Soft tannins. A little short given its weight.

Points: 84 (3+7+11+6+7+50)
Notes: About $15.60~280Kc. Enjoyable, if not quite living up to enticing nose