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You know exactly what I’m talking about people: Wines that are, well…just ok, but you’ll drink them ‘cause there’s nothing offensive or bad about them, or maybe there’s nothing better in your house at the moment. As you’re drinking it, you’re fantasizing about your taste buds being curled up nice and cozy with something other than what’s been planted squarely in front of you. Such was case with my experience with the 2008 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. This Cab retails in most places for about $10. Let me first say, if you’re interested in trying a solid Argentinean Torrontes for under $10, the peeps at Alamos make a pretty good one! This was the very reason why I decided to give their 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon a whirl. Unfortunately, nothing really popped out of the glass to give my palate a workout. Although it was not offensive, it just tasted a bit tired and dull. It was just OK.
On that note, I give the 2008 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2 Stars out 4. Do yourself a favor and grab a bottle of their Torrontes – It’s much better than “OK”!
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Tags: 2-Star, 2008, Alamos, Argentina, Red Wine, Wine Reviews, Wines under $10, Wines under $20
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does not like this ALAMOS wine!
"Life is to short to drink average wne."
I have not tried this wine, but I know I rarely like a Cabernet that is less than 3 years old. I find them to be a bit sharp and need time to mellow.
hold on to it for a few years it will taste better, i like a cab
i've not drank this one but i'd try in the furture
Good call on the Torrontes. I've yet to find a bad producer of this versatile, delicious, floral wine.
Hi Tari – Have you tried the Finca La Linda Torrontes? This is really good as well!
Since I found it, I've tried about 4 different producers, this isn't one of them. Thanks for the tip, I'll try this one next time. What is it about this wine that is so innately gorgeous? Nobody has messed it up yet!
Tari – You answered your own question – it's still flying under the radar…so nobody has had an opportunityto mess it up! Let's hope it stays that way.
I consult so I've been telling every one of my clients and friends! Hope I don't ruin the secret!
@Tari… could not possibly agree MORE on the Torrontes!
yet again I do not like the ALAMOS. Tried quite a number of them last fall in Buenos Aires. Under the radar WineLife365, is right. Pinot G's look out.
Great Label
I tried the Alamos Malbec tonight. Its on sale at CVS for $9.99. I liked it.
Oh my god. DO NOT buy wine at CVS. For god's sake find a decent wine shop that cares about the product they are selling.
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donna, I too buy wine at CVS , they have good sale prices sometimes