La Mascota Malbec

We purchased 2 bottles of the La Mascota Malbec but accidentally picked a 2004 and a 2005. However, it was a great opportunity to try two vintages side-by-side. The 2004, although a year older, was not as intense and tasty as the 2005. The 2005 had a blackberry, plum taste with a hint of licorice along with the spicy/peppery taste found in most malbecs. This is a full-bodied wine that you could cellar for a few more years. Be sure to decant this prior to serving. We served these wines with a coconut curry chicken dish that complemented the spices well. Pass on the 2004.