For those fans of the fabulous 2005 Luigi Bosca Malbec that was out in the late summer early fall, it's baaaaaack at selected LCBO locations. Check the website to find one near you. Thats the good news, the bad news is that it's about $17.95 this time around. This wine just begs you to fire up the BBQ and throw on a slab of red meat! It'll be fun to try the Bosca against the Vina Cobos Felino. The Felino is a couple of years younger so if you are going to try them head up, open it early to even the age difference.
Now the comment re the other W.o. M. - I'm hearing disconcerting news about the Occultum Lapidum from Chapoutier. I've spoken to a couple of consultants and both said they couldn't taste it at their prerelease tastings. One said it was because her bottle was 'off', the second was in a different group and said their bottle was clearly corked. Not a good sign for a wine that I had high hopes for....buyer beware and if you buy it and it just doesn't taste right, it probably isn't. Be prepoared to return it.
