It's always a pleasure to discover a fantastic restaurant, particularly one with a great wine list. Mrs. Now And Zin and I are putting Malbec Argentinean Bistro on our go-to list.
This Toluca Lake restaurant, just a stone's throw from Burbank, has one of the most authentic wine lists I've seen. An Italian Sauvignon Blanc and Veuve Clicquot were the only non-Argentine entries I spotted on the list, which offers about fifty wines - a dozen or so by the glass, none of which costs more than $10 per glass.
Mrs. Now And Zin, also known as Denise Fondo, has a more complete description of the food at I Cook The World. She does a much better job than I do when describing food. For now, suffice it to say we fell in love with the place.
As for the wine, it felt like a rosé day, so I chose the Finca El Portillo Malbec Rose. It's a 100% Malbec wine which is stainless steel fermented and brings 14% abv to the table. The grapes are estate-farmed in Mendoza's Uco Valley. It cost $7.50 per glass.
The color is great - a rich, ruby red that's very appealing in the glass. Fresh aromas of cherries and strawberries growing in the garden dominate the nose, while the palate offers flavors - just as fresh - of watermelon and strawberry. The mouthfeel is of medium weight and very clean. There's a sense of citrus on the finish which left me with the memory of a spring day. Oh, and it's bone-dry. It was great with the grilled chicken and the skirt steak.
This Toluca Lake restaurant, just a stone's throw from Burbank, has one of the most authentic wine lists I've seen. An Italian Sauvignon Blanc and Veuve Clicquot were the only non-Argentine entries I spotted on the list, which offers about fifty wines - a dozen or so by the glass, none of which costs more than $10 per glass.
Mrs. Now And Zin, also known as Denise Fondo, has a more complete description of the food at I Cook The World. She does a much better job than I do when describing food. For now, suffice it to say we fell in love with the place.
As for the wine, it felt like a rosé day, so I chose the Finca El Portillo Malbec Rose. It's a 100% Malbec wine which is stainless steel fermented and brings 14% abv to the table. The grapes are estate-farmed in Mendoza's Uco Valley. It cost $7.50 per glass.
The color is great - a rich, ruby red that's very appealing in the glass. Fresh aromas of cherries and strawberries growing in the garden dominate the nose, while the palate offers flavors - just as fresh - of watermelon and strawberry. The mouthfeel is of medium weight and very clean. There's a sense of citrus on the finish which left me with the memory of a spring day. Oh, and it's bone-dry. It was great with the grilled chicken and the skirt steak.
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