Catena Malbec 2012

No sooner had I planned my posting schedule, having convinced myself that "I can do this!," than I was sidelined by a trip, a rather intensive eleven-day excursion through seven national parks. Unfortunately, it all happened so quickly that I didn't have time to load up posts in the pipeline, so I just came off looking like the Flakiest Flake in Flaketown.

I would apologize, but it will probably happen again.

So back to wine: this wine was a gift, and it should have been cellared for several years. It was hard and tannic. It did open up a bit on the second day, but as far as malbecs go, it wasn't my favorite. It was good, but even for the price there are better options out there.

Bottom line: If curiosity is killing your cat, let it develop...for a couple of years.