We purchased this Osborne Dominio de Malpica Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 from Spain for $16.99 at A&L Wine Castle in Ann Arbor. Initially, the bouquet is quite startling in that it is strong and overpowering. But, now that it has been swirled and allowed to breathe, the nose is more subtle and sophisticated. The full and rich feel in the mouth is fruity with tastes of oak and wet grass. The longer I sip and swirl, the more refined it becomes. This is a wine you definitely want to decant and allow to breathe. For dinner, I have a pot of garlicky bean soup (with ham bone) simmering, a loaf of sour dough bread, (and some sharp cheddar) and I think this wine will be the perfect complement. I wanted to take advantage of the cooler weather today and make some soup. It’s a gorgeous day in Michigan!
Tom: This Osborne Dominio de Malpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 has a strong, slightly astringent, attention-getting initial aroma that mellowed with breathing. It is an interesting, unusual cabernet, with a dry but fruity taste that also has a slight vegetal quality. It’s different and interesting and will stand up well to our bean soup. (We understand that the black Osborne bull is iconic in Spain.)
July 1, 2008 at 1:22 am
hello, my name is kristina and I was just view all the nice things that spain has to offer. the reason i was so interested of Malpica, Spain was that my motther’s last name is Malpica and she told me that their was a place name after her last name. I ws so curious and had to find out myself. My mother said that her father’s parents were from Spain. I find it so great that i have spanird in my blood and I love it. Thank you for reading this letter and taking time to do so. QUE viva ESPANA. Te quero mucho.
July 2, 2008 at 9:52 am
Hello Kristina, What a lovely story to read about your family roots in Spain. That is wonderful that you have done some research to learn more about Malpica. Thank you for taking the time to write to us, Kristina!