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elfsFalling Star 2005 (51% Merlot, 49% Malbec) is a blend of two varietals of grapes grown in Argetina. Merlot is a fine old variety; I'm not sure where Malbec comes from. This wine is very inexpensive; I picked up a bottle from Trader Joe's for $3.99. I love it that wine is about the same price as Pepsi.
This is a fine ordinary dinner wine. Although it can be drunk by itself, it shines quite well against smooth, savory meals like broiled whitefish or chicken. It is a bit oaked, almost outside my tolerance. It has a very nice smell to it, nothing too suggestive or surprising. It has a very odd peppermint introduction that even Omaha noticed was there, and it goes right down without much aftertaste. It's mostly trying just to be a nice wine, and it succeeds. The price is more than right for the quality.
This is a fine ordinary dinner wine. Although it can be drunk by itself, it shines quite well against smooth, savory meals like broiled whitefish or chicken. It is a bit oaked, almost outside my tolerance. It has a very nice smell to it, nothing too suggestive or surprising. It has a very odd peppermint introduction that even Omaha noticed was there, and it goes right down without much aftertaste. It's mostly trying just to be a nice wine, and it succeeds. The price is more than right for the quality.
