I believe I am in the minority when I say I love cold weather. The clothes are so much more stylish, the food so wonderfully comforting, and the wine... well, it's all about rich, silky, spicy reds for me.
Right now my favourite red is L'Instant Truffier Malbec (Majestic, normally £9.99 but currently on offer at a cracking £7.49). Most of you will associate Malbec with Argentina thanks to such brilliant restaurants as GAUCHO which have made this varietal famous. But the grape originates from France, used in blending in Bordeaux but also vinified in its pure form in Cahors. The Rigal family who make this particular wine started out in Cahors but have now extended their vineyard holdings into the Lot valley, from where this wine is produced. It's worth hunting out Cahors reds which tend to be very dark and savoury, peppery and meaty - excellent with rich meaty dishes such as cassoulet but definitely not to be sipped on their own. This Malbec however is much smoother, full of ripe fruits (even raisins) and hints of liquorice. Much more similar to the Argentine style than the French.
Keep warm and Happy Swigging!
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