Region/Country:
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Production Practices:
Kosher for Passover Mevushal Le Mehadrin
Not produced using "Organic" or "Biodynamic" practices.
Varietal/Blend:
100% Malbec
Appearance:
With the glass tilted at about a 45 degree angle, the wine is clear, almost opaque deep red cherry core fading to a narrow dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of low intensity of dark bitter-sweet chocolate. After an intense swirl there was a low intensity of of dark bitter-sweet chocolate, cherry jam and a very slight hint of leather.
Palate:
Dry, medium (-) body with medium (+) mouth-watering acidity, and medium (-) intensity of tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are similar to the nose in intensity and characteristics.
Varietal/Blend:
100% Malbec
Appearance:
With the glass tilted at about a 45 degree angle, the wine is clear, almost opaque deep red cherry core fading to a narrow dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of low intensity of dark bitter-sweet chocolate. After an intense swirl there was a low intensity of of dark bitter-sweet chocolate, cherry jam and a very slight hint of leather.
Palate:
Dry, medium (-) body with medium (+) mouth-watering acidity, and medium (-) intensity of tannins. There is no indication of alcohol burn (13.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are similar to the nose in intensity and characteristics.
Finish/Length:
The finish is clean with a medium (+) length of cherry jam with hints of dark bitter-sweet chocolate.finish.
The finish is clean with a medium (+) length of cherry jam with hints of dark bitter-sweet chocolate.finish.
Conclusions:
I believe this a good (-) example of a Malbec from this region for the price. (see my posting for non-Kosher Malbec dated 06-06-2008 and 04-26-2008). The wine is free of defects and the components seem to be in balance, the length of the finish is long. There is some complexity on the nose (aromas) and palate. I believe that this wine should be consumed within the next twelve months considering the vital components of alcohol, acidity, fruit, and tannin are of levels that do not bode well for ageing potential. This is an enjoyable, easy to drink wine for now.
Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$13.00
Producers Notes:
A pleasant balance between tannins and fruitiness makes Malbec a great option for both Cabernet and Merlot lovers. Malbec has some of the best characteristics of each. Smooth and hearty at the same time. Give 15-20 minutes of air prior to serving. Very nice with barbequed beef, veal or lamb ribs and dark meat poultry. Also good with Tuna steaks. The return of Layla Malbec has been well worth the wait. The grapes come from the Vistalba Vineyards, Luján de Cuyo sub-appellation of the Mendoza Valley grown high at 1,100 meters and the vines are 45 years old. The soil is sandy clay. Drip irrigation is used to mitigate the sparse annual rainfall.. The 45 year-old vineyard produces 95 kg per hectare.
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