The Empty Cellar

Paid:$9.99

Nose:  Chocolate, Coffee, Cherry, Blackberry.

Taste: Berries, Dirt (in a good way).

Color: Really thick red/purple.

Went to the local wine store in search of a Malbec. The wife and I have become fans of Malbecs because they seem to combine the stalwart characteristic of most reds with the fruityness of the whites that she enjoys.

We paired this wine with one of my homemade pizzas. I restrained the spices on this one and made the crust with a biga and a double rise. When we first opened this it was really too laden with tannins to drink. After about an hour it relaxed quite a bit and started to give us a peek into it. The next day (after spending the night under vacu-vin) this wine seemed to let all its barriers down.

Pair this with red meat or Italian. Decant!