This is the first carbonic maceration Malbec that I have tasted, and it brings a fruit punch-y vibe to the variety that works well. A rich, perfumed nose of cranberry bubblegum leads to a palate with bright acidic pop and razzle-dazzle berry fruit, pepper and meaty notes. It is a bit of a one-off, but a very interesting one! A fitting four word review would be “Andes Punch has arrived.” Fun!
Domaine Bousquet, Tupungato, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Malbec 2022
By Rich Cook