The first two rounds of Domaine Bousquet’s Alavida had been met with reward for presenting a high-quality Malbec at a wise value level whereas additionally displaying a formidable record of credentials within the “clear dwelling” column. It’s a USDA-certified natural, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher wine enduring an extremely disciplined and rigorous course of that requires an immense quantity of consideration to element and labor. Let’s learn the way this yr stacks as much as earlier vintages.
Sturdy and daring proper from the bottle to the glass, it doesn’t waste a second in presenting shiny notes of black cherry and nutmeg on prime of an enormous core of blackberry. The fruit notes linger on the palate earlier than pivoting to delicate undertones of chocolate, violet, and baking spices which craft an interesting and prolonged end. In contrast to the 2021 classic, this leans heavier on the fruit all through, aligning this nearer to different choices discovered all through Area Bousquet’s expansive portfolio.
Alavida Malbec constantly strikes a harmonious steadiness between moral integrity and affordability with out sacrificing high quality. This yr’s classic is not any exception. A stable buy for the upcoming vacation season’s gatherings.
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2022 Domaine Bousquet Alavida Malbec
$19
