Today's Sip

August 27, 2020

Day #240 of the year.

Norton Malbec Reserva

As the week begins to wrap up, I tend to start to craving something inky and full bodied. Tonight, Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2017 will be how I get my fix. Sometimes it’s only right to treat yourself to a rare filet and a glass of this inky delight. Obviously, I won’t be cooking the filet, but you can bet I’m a master bottle opener.

ORIGIN

Lujan de Cuyo, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Grapes

Malbec

Tasting Notes

Intense red color with purplish hues. In the nose, it is an expressive wine with ripe black fruits, violets, spices and tobacco. In the mouth, it is wide and fleshy with a lingering finish.

Food Match

Roasted pork, roast turkey, leaner cuts of beef (sirloin, hanger steak, skirt steak, filet mignon), chorizo, and bold-flavored cheese

AUTHOR:

Gabrielle Tapia

Gabrielle earned a Level 2 certificate from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and has continued her wine education by becoming a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) in 2020. In addition to writing for Wine365, she also provides creative contributions and research analytics.