Los Angeles Argentine grill South Point, on Sunset Boulevard, has a history of serving their red wines at a temperature seemingly warmer than that of the room. The wine on this trip was served at room temp but, as usual here, could have benefitted from a little breathing time.
The Trapiche Malbec is a wine I've had before at South Point, and liked. I still do, despite the lack of time to open itself. From Argentina's Mendoza region, Trapiche gets good marks from many as a quality producer. I must admit, they serve several different varieties of their grape at South Point, and I have found them all delightful. They are also all very inexpensive by restaurant standards. The Malbec is $6 per glass.
The deep purple color and dark fruit on the nose of the Malbec are enticing attractions, and the taste features a spicy cherry component along with dark berries. As is my custom, I paired it with the chorizo sausage, the sandwich this time instead of the appetizer. The wine pairs well with this wonderful meat. Sandwich or appetizer, the chorizo is a highlight of South Point's menu.
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