Haha too nice to be drinking so drunk

Ok, confession time. I stumbled upon this bottle while already fairly intoxicated, so I can't provide any great tasting notes. But I do remember I liked it a lot, and would buy it again.

Limestone Coast

So I've been trying to expand, geographically, with my wine selections. I did a LOT of California wines when I first moved here, and they're quality, for sure. But I always find it amazing how much variety there is in wines, even of the same type, when you broaden your palette regionally. So I went to BevMo (again - love it) and picked up a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Limestone Coast of South Australia (citywise, it's nearest Adelaide).

Stonehaven

Cabernet Sauvignon

2001

Limestone Coast, Australia

When I did the scent part of the drinking process, and yes, this is going to sound strange, but I clearly detected the smell of Cherry Chapstick. This kind:

But in the actual tasting, it was just bitter enough, very smooth and pleasant - medium body, but complex. I tasted elements of blueberry, cherry and flowers. I haven't yet been able to decipher which type of flowers, but it's there. And the general flavor is crisp, yet earthy. Each sip tastes slightly different, which is fascinating. Man, I love wine.

A fantastic value at $8 (albeit on sale) - I could hardly believe it.

Baby's first Malbec

So I was, up until about 15 minutes ago, a Malbec virgin. Tragic, I know, and at 23! I feel like the oenophile version of an old maid. But I have since broken my Malbec cherry and will review my first ever. You're here for history, folks.

Tapiz Malbec 2005
Mendoza, Argentina

Tart and rich, with just the right amount of sweetness (note: I'm not huge into sweet wines). I pick up notes of black cherry and oak, but like I've mentioned before, my palette is not that sophisticated. A little alcohol heavy, but at 13.8%, not bad at all in regard to the overall taste. However, this is altogether enjoyable, and for the reasonable $9.99 I paid at BevMo, I would definitely repurchase.