Oysters and Malbec

Written By: Curt Christiansen | Issue: 2016/03 - March

I had Dinner at Cyprus last week. As I was being seated, I saw a bottle of Luigi Bosca Malbec in one of the wine racks, so I knew what I was drinking with dinner. 

The waiter came to give us the specials and mentioned oysters, a long running favorite of mine. We ordered the rest of our meal and begin to enjoy our wine. 

The oysters arrived as I was sipping my Malbec. I looked at my wine and the oysters and thought, “This will be interesting.” 

Well it wasn’t, it was beautiful. 

Oysters and Malbec, who knew?                                                                             

The Luigi Bosca Malbec has a savory note on the finish that paired quite well with the fresh brininess of the oysters, there was also a subtle textural relationship that was equally enjoyable. I often tell people that it’s OK to drink what you like and eat what you like and just roll the dice.

I need to take my own advice more often.

Drink well, Curt