A great everyday Malbec

Pascual Toso Malbec 2013, Mendoza

14%

€13.95

Medium to full-bodied with ripe dark loganberry fruits, good concentration and a nice dry finish. Great value for money and perfect with beef dishes.

I managed an hour at the Argentina tasting in Dublin last week, and this year concentrated on Malbec. This is what the world wants at the moment, although I reckon Argentina makes some pretty tasty Cabernet as well. I have been a fan of the Pascual Toso Malbec for many years. It is consistent and reasonably priced, despite the dollar-euro exchange rate.

Available from: Jus de Vine, Portmarnock; Nolan’s, Clontarf; O’Donovans, Cork; 64wine, Glasthule; McCabes, Blackrock & Foxrock; World Wide Wines, Waterford; Drink Store, Manor St.; The Wine Centre, Kilkenny; Egan’s, Portlaoise;