A year ago, I discovered the incredible Pascual Toso Malbec from Argentina at a local San Francisco store- K&L Wines. K&L is arguably my favorite wine store in the world. I may have many more places to travel, but I seriously doubt I will ever find a place as incredible as this. Their selection is truly amazing, and it has no boundaries. From the most obscure wines to the mainstream, K&L has always delivered for me.
I subscribe to K&L's email list, which often features wines under $10. When they featured this wine (currently their best seller of all time), I figured I had to give it a try. It was amazing. A little spicy, amazingly smooth, and beautifully rich in color. I was tempted to write about it, but felt it was such an obscure wine, that I would simply be tempting you all with something you might never have the opportunity to try. Then last Wednesday happened...
I went to Costco with my friend Sarah to grab supplies for my buddy (and her husband) Jared's 30th birthday party. As we were perusing the pretty robust alcohol section (my apologies to my Canadian parents and friends who have alcohol-less Costco's), I was shocked to find this wine being featured at the end of the wine aisle. I convinced Sarah to grab a couple bottles, and of course I didn't leave empty handed. I got home and poured myself a glass. It was just as delicious as I remember it being a year prior. The new vintage was just as good as the old. A rare feat for some wineries.
While i'm yet to hear what Sarah thought, I'm confident that she and you will enjoy this wine. I encourage you to look for it the next time you hit up your local Costco. At $8.50 a bottle it is a true bargain.
Final Recommendation- Definitely buy it
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Posted by: Karen | May 20, 2009 at 06:39 AM
I agree! The Pascual Toso Malbec is a terrific budget vino and K&L's should start a franchise.
Nice shout out to both!
Posted by: Mark | June 06, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Cheap wine with good flavor = panacea. Good to see another fan of the flavorful with an empty wallet :P
Posted by: Box Wine Reviews | August 01, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog and detailed information you offer.
Posted by: Barbera del monferrato | January 16, 2010 at 02:30 AM
I drank this wine last night and thought it was great! Of course, I had it at a restaurant, so not such a bargain, but I will definitely be looking for it next time I go to the liquor store, or maybe Costco :)
Count us Kansans in with the Canadians: No booze in our Costcos. Will have to trek to the MO side.
Posted by: Sarah | February 27, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Anyone try Graffigna Malbec?
Posted by: Bob | November 06, 2010 at 11:01 AM
My father-in-law just gave us a bottle of it for a house warming gift :-), I Love cooking with good wines, what is a really good meal with this wine?
Posted by: Marina | April 16, 2011 at 07:26 PM