Lancatay, Malbec 2014, Andean Foothills, Argelo, Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A decent, rough, plum malbec from Mendoza but certainly not a standout in terms of the taste/value ratio.[Read more]
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Alhambra Single Vineyard Malbec Reserva 2013 – Every Sip Begs Another
Alhambra, Single Vineyard, Malbec Reserva 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Want to taste what it’s like when I winemaker hits a home run? This is it.[Read more]
Hacienda Del Plata Arriero Reserve Blend – Stuck in Red-Blend Purgatory
Hacienda Del Plata, Arriero Reserve Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This red blend doesn’t yet know what it wants to be.
Earthy nose with a light red fruit flavor. On the palate the low-acid wine is not as fruity as its nose suggests and flavor fades towards the back of your tongue.[Read more]
Antucura Malbec 2012 – Straightforward and Enjoyable
Antucura, Malbec 2012, Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Fruit explodes on nose of this malbec but swiftly fades towards the middle of your tongue never fully reaching the back of your throat.[Read more]
RJ Vinedos Reunion Malbec 2013 – A Mid-Week Palate Cleanser
RJ Vinedos, Reunion Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Leggy and violet with cherry and strawberry on the nose this malbec is comfortable in its own skin (sort of like a 35-year old).[Read more]
Canale Black River Malbec 2014 – A Malbec from Patagonia Shines
Canale Black River, Malbec 2014, Patagonia, Argentina
Tasting Note: If you need proof that not all malbecs from Argentina are the same, try this Argentinean malbec from down south in Patagonia.[Read more]
Vinalba Reserva Malbec 2012 – A Most Perfect & Agreeable Malbec
Vinalba, Reserva Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A thick malbec – something you can chew on.
Substantial even if not overly complex – like a hunky, college soccer player with an intriguing interest in the humanities. [Read more]
Dieter Meier’s Ojo De Agua Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – A Solid Cab
Dieter Meier’s Ojo De Agua, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A solid Mendoza cabernet that would be a great weekday wine and a strong contender for a Friday night splurge wine over $10.
Juicy mouthful of berries with faint hints of green pepper. [Read more]
Familia Bonfanti Malbec 2011 – A Complex Backstory that Unfolds in Your Glass
Familia Bonfanti, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This malbec engages your senses.
With jammy dark fruit leading at the front of your tongue this wine finishes with well-balanced acidity. [Read more]
Tierra Divina Old Vine Malbec 2012 – Perfect for Wiping Your Palate Clean
Tierra Divina, Old Vine Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Cherry and blackberry aromas pervade this wine which is inky black in color with medium-wide legs.
This malbec is multi-dimensional in taste with the fruit in the lead and the acidity showing itself at the finish. [Read more]
