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Maquis Lien earns wine of the week nod
 
By Amy L. Schubert RSS Feed
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What is a blog?  For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Published Feb. 25, 2008 at 8:41 a.m.
Tags: maquis lien, shaker's, syrah, carmenere, cabernet franc, petit verdot, malbec, chile


"Bar Month" at OnMilwaukee.com is back for another round! The whole month of February, we're serving up intoxicatingly fun bars and club articles -- including guides, bartender profiles, drink recipes and even a little Brew City bar history. Cheers!

My wine pick of the week is a 2004 Maquis Lien, which went well with a pizza at Shakers on Friday evening.

This blend of syrah (50 percent), carmenere (23 percent), cabernet franc (12 percent), petit verdot (8 percent) and malbec (7 percent), was very reasonably priced at $36 and made No. 94 on wine.com's list of 100 for 2007.

Scott found it too dry for his taste, I found it dry and full-bodied with virtually no aftertaste -- not something I'd prefer with an entrée of lamb or beef, but perfect with a pizza layered with fennel-spiced sausage and goat cheese. Experience has taught me it's hard to go wrong with a Chilean red (although don't doubt it can be done ... there are some really rotten malbecs on the market right now.)

The Maquis Lien (2004), though, is one I'd definitely opt for again when looking for a flavorful red to drink with decidedly no frills food.



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