This bottle of Rancourt Winery 2012 Malbec is an amazing, exciting wine.
Malbec is quite a rare grape here in the Niagara Region or in all of Canada for that matter.
There are only three producers of a single varietal Malbec wine in Niagara area – using only one type of grape in their wine and in this case, it is Malbec.
Malbec is similar to a beaujolais or pinot noir, except it is lighter in color and fruitier. A beautiful aroma of watermelon Jolly Ranchers (its’ nickname), with a deep ruby color, this 2012 Malbec is bursting with flavor and mild residual tannins, but not overly dry. I find it to be soft and velvety on the tongue with a hint of pepper. My nose senses berries and currants when I’m drinking the Malbec.
Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say About Food:
To my knowledge, Rancourt Winery‘s 2012 Malbec is the only unoaked Malbec in this area, let alone in Canada or, perhaps, even beyond our borders.
This is one wine you really want to add to your collection, while it is still available, as it is a limited vintage and seems to be in high demand at this time. With an affordable price point, I would even recommend that you stock several bottles.
In spite of the fact that it is a red wine, a pairing with oily fish would be complimentary, especially a tuna or salmon, as they both have some heft and stand on their own.
This wine calls out for a pairing with cheeses as well – sheep’s milk or goat’s milk cheeses but even with bries or blues, especially if accompanied by berries and grapes – even melons.
If you are in this Niagara area, stop in and enjoy a visit and a taste at the beautiful, boutique winery, Rancourt Winery, which prides itself on its unique quality and innovation. Check them out online:
Do check out Rancourt Winery and their 2012 Malbec and take a look at their extensive stocks of wines to please your palette, nose and pocket book.
Malbec photo:flickr.com/photos/99093144@N00
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