"Gestos" Malbec 2018 - Finca Flichman
THE WINE: A Malbec/Malbec mix. That's right. Two varietals of Malbec. One from 1,100 meters and one from 700 meters. Mixed half and half in oak barrels for six months. As the label says, the lower altitude gives "maturity, color and body", while the higher altitude adds "freshness, structure, and complexity". Read on for the verdict. THE REVIEW: Imagine going out for a night of clubbing and your friend Gestos picks you up in this car: He looks like this: It's nighttime and he's wearing sunglasses. You jump in and he peels out in 5th gear. He offers you a cigar and tells you look good. He asks you if you've been working out even though you're wearing baggy clothing. The inside of the car smells strongly of Tommy Hilfiger cologne. In the back seat are two attractive girls in minidresses. Gestos is weaving in and out of traffic. One of the girls is giving you a massage and whispering in your ear. Then all of a sudden Gestos starts going at 100 mph,...