The Wine Thread

[The Dakotan]

Originally Posted by Vitis

Ill second Argentine Malbecs.

I'll third Malbecs. I 've been drinking a lot of these lately.

Originally Posted by aldukes

Layer Cake '07- not bad for about 17 a bottle- black fruit , chocolate- good with a steak.

Layer Cake Malbecs are interesting but I've recently discovered Kaiken Malbec (2006). For four bucks more this is the best Malbec I've had. But I need to try the Malpin (due to the recommendation earlier by Vitis, I believe).

I just found this thread and am looking forward to learning more about wine. On a side note, I'm looking for a decent book that would give an indication about how different wines are made. Basically, I'm looking for a book about the process and if it could give a sense of wine-making in different parts of the world, that would be an added bonus. Suggestions?