Today I am tasting the 2008 Tilia Malbec from the Mendoza region of Argentina. This 100% Malbec varietal is detailed at the Billington Wines site and I found it for under $8. This vineyard touts its product as being sustainably farmed. Another plus is that it has a screw cap. It has been aged for 6 months in oak.
Color
The color is the glass is a dark purple.
Aroma
Blackberries, black currants, and black pepper dominate the nose. This wine is aromatic and full of dark fruits.
Flavor
The blackberries on the nose show up on the palate at the start along with some black cherries. The mid-palate shows more cherries and some vanilla. The finish is long with a little oak but dark fruit. This is not a complex wine, but it is very smooth and the fruit is consistent. I think this will pair great with beef and tomato-based pasta sauce dishes.
Rating
If you enjoy red wine and love fruit bombs, then I think you will be pleased with this Malbec. It is not too exciting but brings good value to the table. I rate it 88 points.
