Three Thieves
Mendoza, Argentina
14.1% abv
You should be able to find this for under $13.00
I found this bottle at Kroger’s
Appearance: deep purple body with ruby highlights; nice legs
drip on the glass
Aroma: dark berry aroma with an alcohol peppery spice and
toasted oak; as the wine opens I am picking up a touch of green spice, not
basil, not thyme, maybe the two together (I tried this at the spice rack in my
kitchen) – close to marjoram
Flavors: blackberry; black plum skin; toasted oak; spice;
the alcohol and acidity are showing their teeth here on the first glass (did
not decant); on the second glass the alcohol note itself subsides and comes
across with a nice peppery note of white and green peppercorns; the flavors
mingle together for a tasty Malbec
Mouthfeel: thick; almost jammy feel; the alcohol is a little
noticeable on the first glass after opening; lingering blackberries and spice on the palate
To the Point: I think this might be a good one to age a few
years; the alcohol and acidity I think are showing their youth; this should
mellow in a couple of years; a nice Malbec for the price;
