Ascencion Malbec 2013

<p> From the New York International Wine Competition's 2013 Winery of the Year, Ascencion has quite the award pedigree, including a gold from the International Wine Challenge. “Attractive blackberry and plum fruits on the nose, with a supple palate and fine tannins,” raved the judges on a past vintage. Wait until you taste the exciting 2013 release. </p> <p> At over 3,000 feet high, Salta, Argentina boasts intense sunlight and cool nights. These trademarks produce grapes with thicker skins, which translates to deeper colours and richer flavours in the glass. Ascencion's grapes were carefully hand-picked, with the juice fermented at low temperatures to retain maximum aroma and fruit flavor. A portion of the premium fruit (25%) was aged in fine French oak barrels for nine months, imparting lovely notes of spices and subtle vanilla. </p> <p> “A full-on Malbec to get the BBQ party started, this wine handles itself with juicy fruit, smoke and spice aplomb. Rich and tight on the palate. It’s your sure-fire match with steak,” said top critics The Wine Gang. Expect more of the same (and then some) with this exciting 2013. Don’t wait to order. </p>