Fincas Patagonicas, Tapiz, Malbec Reserva, 2005

Intense colour, beautiful dark dark red. Concentrated nose of blackberry and black currant with a little pepper and robust wood (don't think too much vanilla, think shelf). Fruity in the mouth, again with blackberry and blackcurrant (you get what you smell), burnt wood, notes of vegetable, cool.

Fully bodied and strong, but still elegant with smooth tannins and drinkable. It made me think of my good old bolognese sauce - this would be the perfect companion.