Odds are if you are at the end of the world conditions could be such one cares more about surviving than drinking an excellent wine? I have been to the end of the world in Portugal but not in Argentinian Patagonia.
In a fancy, possibly gimmicky and monstrously heavy bottle, we have a blend of Malbec (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) and Merlot (20%).
At the end of the world your next stop may be limbo so this may be the last glass of wine you have before the final judgement on you shall be made. How will we judge this wine?
Aroma: Like angels awaiting you (hopefully) the cherry in the wine sings sweetly to your ears. A chorus of black fruit sits behind the angels.
Palate: Not exactly a smoothie on the palate. It has the gospel book of seriousness thumping on it shouting that Argentinian wine is the only true road to salvation! Tannins are present but not overpowering. The Merlot and to a lesser degree the Cabernet Sauvignon like false prophets diminish the lushness of the Argentinian Malbec. A blend can create a unique wine or end up confusing the grapes leading them into perdition as I think the case is here. A bit of Prince of Darkness burns on the palate. On the palate then I think it fair to say it will not lead you into temptation but rather into regret considering its price. Death in Venice.
Personality: RKS Wine is getting where a wine witter should not be; on the pulpit Pontus Pilate pontificating. Decide for yourself as we watch him being gnawed by the lions.
Food Match: Since you are at the end of the world what the Hell, enjoy with a Devil’s Food Cake.
Cellarbility: As the wine is showing its age, not quite as old as Methuselah mind you, drink by 2024-year end.
Price: $50 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 79/100. Jamessuckling.com 90.
Comments from the Peanut Gallery: A hellish price to pay for mediocrity. There are many false prophets out there! Love a wine from those obscurely named corporations!
(Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2021 Special Blend, Patagonia, Argentina, BDFM S.A., Patagonia, Argentina, 750 mL, 14.5%).
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