The temperature in Dallas hit 91 yesterday, which is even a bit warm for us in April. So The Wine Curmudgeon reached for the rose.
The Famaey (about $10) is made with malbec from the southern French region of Cahors. It’s a strawberry bombshell, which was a bit surprising. The French are supposed to be a bit more subtle than this. But it was also bone dry, and any hints of sweetness come from the intense strawberry flavor. That’s because our brains are used to associating that kind of fruitiness with sweetness (think of a Jolly Rancher). Hence, we assume that it’s sweet. I would have preferred a little more acid to balance the fruit, but there is certainly nothing wrong with the wine.
Drink this well chilled as an aperitif or with any kind of picnic food. I’d also try to slip it past a white zinfandel drinker. The results could be fun.
Did you pick that one up locally or have to get it shipped to you?
I ask because it's not popping up in Houston at a few stores I've checked online.
Posted by: Kevin Whited | April 23, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Have I mentioned recently how much I hate availability?
I bought this wine at Central Market in Dallas, so it strikes me as odd that it isn't at Central Market in Houston. The importer (I think) is Atlanta Improvement Company (aicwine.com). Hope that helps.
Posted by: Jeff Siegel | April 23, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I haven't checked Central Market yet in town (they don't seem to have their wine inventory online and I haven't been over that way for a few days), but I will give them a try on Saturday during my usual run. Thanks! I only recently stumbled across this blog and am really enjoying it.
Posted by: Kevin Whited | April 23, 2009 at 09:43 PM
The have this Malbec at Vintropolis in Houston.
Posted by: sandy | September 27, 2009 at 06:57 PM