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Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Malbec 2012 – Shows Development Along with a Plush Mouthfeel

Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec from Argentina the benefits from aging and shows development along with a plush mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Carinae, Chin Chin Brut Nature, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 25, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Chin Chin Brut Nature NV – Carinae’s 10th Anniversary Sparkler

Carinae, Chin Chin Brut Nature NV, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A simple, straightforward sparkler with aromas of green apple produced on the 10th anniversary of Carinae’s founding.[Read more]

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Carinae, Cuvée Philippe 2013, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 24, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Cuvée Philippe 2013 – The Winemaker’s Red Blend

Carinae, Cuvée Philippe 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: On the nose this red blend is filled with black fruit with medium-plus tannin asserting itself mid-to-back palate.[Read more]

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Carinae, Octans Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 23, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Octans Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – A Decent Malbec Blend

Carinae, Octans Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An aromatic red with baking spice – more clove than cinnamon.[Read more]

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Carinae, Finca Deneza Malbec 2013, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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July 8, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Finca Deneza Malbec 2013 – Secondary Aging Aromas Lead

Carinae, Finca Deneza Malbec 2013, Perdriel, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Purple in color with a French-styled nose that delivers on an Old Word winemaking style that lets the grape express itself without pushing the fruit forward.[Read more]

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Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 22, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carinae Malbec 2012 – A French-Styled Malbec from Argentina

Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This malbec tastes purple.

I wondered why this winery, owned by a cute French couple who run it in mom-and-pop style, seemed so popular when I visited Argentina.  Now I taste and understand why it so revered among malbec styles produced in Mendoza.[Read more]

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