This Barrio La Boca Malbec 2006 is a pearly, opalescent purple in the glass and a fresh and spicy nose reminiscent of cherries and cured meats. It is a dry and tannic, yet quite fruity. The wine has a sharp mouth feel with a smooth finish on the palate. The taste is plums, vanilla, and cherries. The finish is chocolate-covered cherries.
We had reviewed this wine previously but it was the 2005 version. This is the 2006 and it is delicious. What an excellent value. I can’t imagine a red-wine lover that wouldn’t approve of this wine.
I have meatloaf in the oven and it smells yummy. Snow and sleet are hitting the windows. I will make some side dishes shortly to go with the meatloaf. It’s only 8:00 p.m. What’s the hurry?
Tom: We have often enjoyed this inexpensive but delicious Barrio La Boca Malbec. It tastes of cherries and vanilla. It’s fruity but still dry. Very drinkable.
February 24, 2008 at 2:54 am
[...] Tom & Melody “This Barrio La Boca Malbec 2006 is a pearly, opalescent purple in the glass and a fresh and [...]
June 18, 2008 at 12:56 am
Hi Melody - When I grabbed the Don Miguel Gascon Malbec at your request I also grabbed another bottle of this. It is the ‘07 I am drinking, have you had that one?
It compared well but I just know of so many great Malbecs for less than $10 that I am going to spend a bit more here and save on some other low cost reds like the XS and the Red Flyer…
June 18, 2008 at 1:21 am
woops..just realized I had the ‘06 not the ‘07
June 22, 2008 at 7:57 pm
Guys - stumbled across the blog while reading about Malbec’s - as I dig them too! I just got a bottle of the La Boca 2007 actually(yikes!) but I don’t think it’s pretty good. have you tried this year? I’m considering it for my wedding actually in Sept. It tastes as good as most $8 bottles I’ve been trying too. Any thoughts?
June 23, 2008 at 7:38 am
Colin — Go for it, Colin! Your wedding guests will thank you for serving such an excellent red wine! When/where is the big day? Congratulations!!
June 23, 2008 at 11:20 am
@ Tom & Melody - Thnx guys! I think you’re right. I mean for a “cheap” bottle the La Boca is good. Thnx for the insight, it’s helpful! Wedding day is Sept 13 and in Hood River, Oregon. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir country.
Thnx again!
June 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm
You are very welcome, Colin. Gosh, if we were closer, we’d come by and offer a toast to the man with the good taste in red wine!
Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world.