Take this label shot to your wine store, or read it to them by phone. At around $15 a bottle, maybe less, this is a fabulous steal discovered by our Senior Contributor and wine broker Alex Province. I think it’s the ideal match for just about anything on your Thanksgiving table. Great host present, too; you can be proud to walk in the door with it. Esprit de Flore is a Malbec from France and sold here. This is a dancer in the glass, with velvet fruit notes thanks to the dash of Merlot, and a firm grip, thanks to the 90% Malbec. When I sipped, I experienced that echo at the back of my throat that says quality, no matter what price. The talented winemaker is Jean-Luc Baldes and its made in Southwest France just in time to grace our holiday tables. What a lithe charmer! Thanks, Alex, great find. (Be sure to tell your wine store the distributor is Winebow so they can look it up fast for you.)
Unfortunately this wine is apparently not available in North Carolina. Any other suggestions?
Debbie, I’ll tell you what I like to drink with Turskey…rose champagne or rose Cava from Spain. Turkey is delicious with a Pinot Noir from Oregon, preferably, and I’d spend about $20 a bottle for a small group or $15 a bottle for a larger crowd. For a white, try Hugel dry reisling from Alsace. Around $20 a bottle. Cheers, Faith
Am so happy with this holiday idea show- gives us a few new things and some easy make ahead ideas
trying to get Coastal wines in Branford to tell me when the French Malbec arrives- will keep bugging them- they are currently out
thanks again for you show- highlight of listening to the radio
yes, we are sustaining members!@!
Maureen, thank you for your sustaining support! Most wine stores are able to contact the distributor we list and have the wine for customers within 48 hours. The distributors are always put on alert to move it fast to the requesting stores, and we think stores would want to keep their customers happy. I sure hope they respond soon! Cheers, and thank you again, Faith
Maureen,
Esprit de Flore Malbec is back in stock at Branford Wine & Liquor!
I’ve hidden a few bottles for you
Because thanksgiving foods are so varied taste wise drink what you like or have
So smart and to the point, Joel. I love that advice. Hope yours is a happy one.
All the Best, Faith