Wandering Grape Malbec - Merlot

Wandering Grape Malbec - Merlot

Mendoza, Argentina
Fair Trade Certified™ - Fair Trade Wine

The Wandering Grape Malbec – Merlot was produced with Fair Trade Certified™ grapes sourced from the communities of Lavalle, San Martin and Medrano areas, in Mendoza, Argentina.  Four growers supplied hand harvested grapes from low yielding vines averaging 32-years-old.  Fair Trade Certified™ directly supports a better life for farming families in the developing world through fair prices, community development and environmental stewardship.

With every glass, you can directly help the grower, their community and the environment.  The communities have used their Fair Trade sales to fund projects, such as day care for preschool children, health care facilities, a soup kitchen, and adult literacy programs. The wine is bottled and labeled using recycled materials and look for the Fair Trade Certified™ label to know that every glass matters!

This food friendly wine pairs exceptionally well with roasted or grilled meats, mature cheeses, or simply on its own. 

Tasting Notes

The Wandering Grape Malbec – Merlot displays concentrated aromas of plum, cherry, and floral notes with hints of chocolate and vanilla.  The mouth-feel is rich with plush fruits and layers of sweet spices and smoky oak.  This wandering blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Merlot balances together beautifully and finishes with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and excellent length.   Enjoy now.

Vineyards

The wandering grapes are sourced from the communities of Lavalle, San Martin and Medrano areas, in Mendoza, Argentina.  Four growers supply hand harvested, Fair Trade Certified™ grapes from low yielding vines averaging 32-years-old.  The vineyards are planted in clay and loam in the northern part of Mendoza, located in altitudes ranging from 1,900 to 2,300 feet above sea level.  The climate is semi-desert with an average rainfall of about seven inches per year.  The temperatures during the summer growing season can range between 64° to 91° Fahrenheit. 

Reviews

88 Points (Highly Recommended) - 2008 Wandering Grape Malbec-Merlot

"Creamy berry creme brulee, toasty cedar, and delicate pink peppercorn aromas follow through on a round, supple entry to a dryish medium-to-full body with green pepper and apple skin notes.  Finishes in a roasted nut and peppery spice fade with chewy powdery tannins."

Silver Medal in the World Wine Championships from The Beverage Testing Institute

3 out of 5 stars - Wandering Grape 2007 Malbec/Merlot Argentina

"...has a fruity nose of plum and blueberry plus notes of mocha, leather, and anise.  It has bright acidity; firm tannins and a long linger on the palate."

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1/2 Star - 2007 Wandering Grape Malbec-Merlot

"This wine has nice floral hints of violets and blueberries followed by simple, juicy flavors of dark fruits."

Washington Post, Recommended, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009; Page 5

87 points (Highly Recommended) - 2007 Wandering Grape Malbec-Merlot

"...Blueberry pudding, suede, and spicy apple pie crust aromas on a soft, satiny entry..."

Silver Medal in the World Wine Championships from The Beverage Testing Institute