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Saturday, January 9, 2010

2008 Dominio del Plata "Crios de Susana Balbo" Rose of Malbec

My favorite rose wine is currently the 2008 "Crios de Susana Balbo," a rose wine made from Malbec.  Crios means offspring (as in children).  As described by K&L Wines:  "This screamingly bright and fresh rose Crios is meant to be consumed while still young and vibrant.  It shows tremendous fruit expression and lots of flavor punch."  K&L sells it for $10.99 a bottle.

IMO this rose is on the dry side and has somewhat more body than most rose wines.  I think it's delicious.  And the quality-to-price ratio is excellent.
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