Xplorador Malbec 2007- Rated 3 Corks

Heather and I just sat down to enjoy some homemade Buffalo Chili. I guess the fancy term would be Bison Chili. We opened a bottle of Xplorador Malbec 2007. The bottle recommended drinking it with duck, beef, roast lamb and dishes with spicy sauces. I guess chili fits the spicy sauces part. Mellow with good flavor. Fruity but not sweet. I think we could enjoy this wine again especially since it only cost $6.99. (the Bison Chili was made with Killian’s by the way). Heather liked it.
From: Argentina
Winery: Concha y Toro
Bought it at: Vineyard Wine Market
Paid: $6.99 (plus 5% discount for buying a half-case during their weekend sale)
Stopper: Cork

Score: I give it 3 corks

Dan’s Rating System:
1 Cork: Don’t waste your money
2 Corks: Worth the money but not a repeat
3 Corks: Buy it again, especially if we serve chili. A great wine for a cheap bastard

One Response to “Xplorador Malbec 2007- Rated 3 Corks”

1. Floof says:

   March 2, 2009 at 9:14 pm

   I did like it, however the name reminded me of really bad episodes of Xena Princess Warrior. Could be because it was from South America…but I think a group of Amazons on the label would have made this under $10 spend more of a conversation piece.