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There’s nothing better than a good winter red wine. Offering richness and depth, a big crimson glass is a great counterpart for an evening in front of a crackling fire. From Merlot and Shiraz to light or full bodied, understanding red wine can be a difficult task. While typically Cabernet Sauvignon has been the most popular red wine grape to date, and probably the most well-known, Malbec, Argentina’s red grape has become a rising star in the world of red wine.
Although originating from the Bordeaux region of France, Malbec only found its fame in the sun-drenched climate of Argentina. This is Argentina’s signature grape and it is quickly making a name for itself with red wine lovers.
- Gascon Malbec, Terrazas Reserva, Trivento Reserva are other Malbecs Cru carries.
Grand View Lodge’s newest dining venue, Cru, is featuring Famiglia Meschini’s Malbec Reserva 2009. This wine represents a very authentic style of Malbecs from Argentina. Full-bodied and fruit forward yet plenty of depth, the taste has a very smooth integration of oak into flavors of plums and blackberry. The round tannins and the earthly, wood-like appeal make for a fairly rustic, yet versatile wine. A classic Malbec is a great accompaniment with red meat; consider giving Famiglia a try with roasts, grilled meats, stews, and duck, or come into Cru and we will walk you through how to pair featured wines with our extensive menu.
There’s nothing better than a good winter red wine. Offering richness and depth, a big crimson glass is a great counterpart for an evening in front of a crackling fire. From Merlot and Shiraz to light or full bodied, understanding red wine can be a difficult task. While typically Cabernet Sauvignon has been the most popular red wine grape to date, and probably the most well-known, Malbec, Argentina’s red grape has become a rising star in the world of red wine.
Although originating from the Bordeaux region of France, Malbec only found its fame in the sun-drenched climate of Argentina. This is Argentina’s signature grape and it is quickly making a name for itself with red wine lovers.
Grand View Lodge’s newest dining venue, Cru, is featuring Famiglia Meschini’s Malbec Reserva 2009. This wine represents a very authentic style of Malbecs from Argentina. Full-bodied and fruit forward yet plenty of depth, the taste has a very smooth integration of oak into flavors of plums and blackberry. The round tannins and the earthly, wood-like appeal make for a fairly rustic, yet versatile wine. A classic Malbec is a great accompaniment with red meat; consider giving Famiglia a try with roasts, grilled meats, stews, and duck, or come into Cru and we will walk you through how to pair featured wines with our extensive menu.
Jan 20th 2012
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