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The Wine: Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec is made with the Malbec grape. It has a vintage year of 2023 and is crafted in Mendoza, Argentina. The bottle has an ABV of 14% and costs about $18.
Critic Review: Michael Schachner from Wine Enthusiast claims it is "a wine that's good for all palates, wine novices and experts alike". (https://www.wineenthusiast.com/buying-guide/trapiche-2015-perfiles-calcareo-malbec-mendoza/)
Wine Folly: Page 125 says the malbec grape has notes of plum, chocolate, and tobacco. I didn't get any of these flavors individually, but tasted a combination of them all (described below in my review). It has very little sweetness and a bold, thick body.
My Review: Although the wine smelt fruity (like a tub of paint overflowing with cherry juice), it didn't taste very fruity. Instead, it tastes like a rubber balloon, which is what I'd imagine a mix of plum, chocolate, and a smokey cigarette would taste like. I tried this wine with a slice of cheese, which only brought out more notes of a rubber balloon.
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