Miranda Malbec is the newest addition to our collection of private labels. Brimming with classic Mendoza fruit and concentration, this wine is an excellent choice for every day drinking and a versatile match to foods. It is also an outstanding value, providing the perfect balance of price and quality. This Malbec was sourced from Mendoza, Argentina, recognized as one of the world’s premium Malbec producing regions. Located in the eastern foothills of the Andes, this semi-arid region is 2-4000 feet above sea level and consists mostly of alluvial sand over clay.Appellation: 100% Mendoza, Argentina
TASTING NOTES
Plum is dominate fruit, oak is subtle, and more spicy than smoky. Our Malbec is deep red and garnet in color, with Blue Damson plum and dried cherries subtly spiced with oak that tend more towards spicy than smokey. Tannins are soft and sweet. With its balanced acidity and ripe fruit flavors, this wine is an easy match with a wide range of main courses, including meats, pasta and vegetarian dishes.
FOOD PAIRING
Umami lover. Unlike Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec doesn’t have a super long finish. Because of this, Malbec is great with leaner red meats (ostrich anyone?). The wine does extremely well with funky flavors like blue cheese and rustic flavors like mushrooms and cumin spice. Also try with these:
Meat Pairings - Dark meat poultry and lean red meat. Malbec also pairs well with earthy flavors too, such as beef brisket. Duck, Chicken Leg, Lamb, Beef, Ostrich, Buffalo, Pork Shoulder
Spices and Herbs - Look for spices that have earthy or smoky flavors such as: Parsley, Sumac, Thyme, Rosemary, Porcini Powder, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper, Cumin, Coriander, Juniper Berry, Clove, Vanilla Bean, Garlic, Shallot, Green Onion, Barbecue Sauce
Cheese Pairings - Look for funky and rich soft to semi-firm cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses.
Vegetables & Vegetarian Fare - Mushroom, Roasted Vegetables, Green and Red Bell Pepper, Potato, Arugula, Kale, Chard, Grilled Endive, Onion, Beet, Tempeh, Lentils, Black Beans, Forbidden Rice
