An ongoing tasting of wines under the $10 mark, accessible in Vancouver, that we will post about regardless of whether we loved it or it was absolutely putrid. We will wade through bottles of bad plonk to find those hidden gems around town and hope that in doing this, you won’t have to do the same.
Pampas del Sur 2008 Shiraz/Malbec - Mendoza, Argentina
This one set me back $9.45 at Brewery Creek, catching my eye as soon as I walked in. Not much of a nose, but some nice stewed cherries, blueberries and blackberries on the palate. The Malbec throws a black currant or two at the end along with a slight earthiness and peppery nature. It’s pretty soft throughout, but would stand up to red meats and spicier fare without overshadowing subtly nuanced poultry or vegetarian dishes.
Because I’m totally classy this afternoon, I’m pairing this with Adobo Nagayara Cracker Nuts:
Like how it sticks to a Latin American theme?
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May 31st, 2009 at 11:27 pm
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