I’m doing another Black Box Wine this week. I can’t help it, I just found this 2008 Mendoza Argentina Malbec and I am in love.

I have posted about Malbec wines before so to learn, once again, that I love them, should come as no surprise. I was turned onto Malbec wine about four years ago. My favorite was Alta Vista.  An exceptional wine. It was my favorite until yesterday when I tried the Black Box Malbec.

I don’t know how they do it, all of their wines are great.  Black Box wines can hold their own against any bottle. The Malbec Black Box wine surpasses a lot of the Malbecs that are out there right now. It seems everyone has come out with a Malbec lately, and some of them shouldn’t have.

This wine has luscious floral cherry aromas. The palate is dry and mediom bodied, with juicy blueberry flavors and hints of tobacco and chocolate. The tobacco doesn’t sound all that good but believe me it is. It has an earthy, robust structure and well balanced acidity which leads to a smooth finish. This wine pairs beautifully with steaks, grilled meats and Veggies, Italian dishes and mild cheeses.

I would serve this to any guest and not feel the least bit worried that it is from a box. I might pour it into a carafe to serve on the table but this wine rivals any of the best Malbecs I have tasted. I would serve it with pride.

If you don’t love this wine you aren’t drinking enough. Wow, that doesn’t really sound right. You will love this wine, I promise. It is nothing but a box full of deliciousness.

Source Select Mendoza, Argentina vinyards

Acidity 5.6/l

Alcohol 13.5%

Residual Sugar 3.0g/l

pH 3.7

SRP $24.99, which is the equivalent of about $6.25 per 750ml bottle

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I’d love to know what your favorite wines are. I often get stuck in a bit of a rut with the wines I like. I tend to stay with the same ones time after time so I’d love to hear what you think are wonderful wines so I can try them. I will try them all and post about each one. Leave your URL with your suggestion in the comment section so I can link back to you.