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All Posts Tagged ‘malbec’

Domaine Bousquet, Alavida Malbec 2021, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 15, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Alavida Malbec 2021 – An Inky, Delicious, Concentrated Malbec That Also Happens to Be Kosher

Domaine Bousquet, Alavida Malbec 2021, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: An inky, delicious, concentrated malbec that is a black-fruit powerhouse and also happens to be Kosher.[Read more]

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Tilia, Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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December 7, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Tilia Malbec 2020 – Filled with Robust Black Fruit

Tilia, Malbec 2020, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec filled with robust black fruit and punctuated with notes of red fruit throughout the length of the taste.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Gran Malbec 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 5, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Gran Malbec 2018 – Heft, Body and Abounding with Ripe, Black Fruit

Domaine Bousquet, Gran Malbec 2018, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A malbec with some heft, body and abounding with ripe black fruit.[Read more]

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Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Malbec 2020, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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June 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec 2020 – Weeknight Malbec

Domaine Bousquet, Virgen Malbec 2020, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A good, weeknight malbec with lots of ripe fruit and body to pair with many a meal.[Read more]

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Quintay, Q Gran Reserva Malbec 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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April 19, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quintay Q Gran Reserva Malbec 2018 – A Malbec with Floral Aromatics & Beautiful Red Fruit

Quintay, Q Gran Reserva Malbec 2018, Maipo Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: A malbec with floral aromatics and beautiful red fruit.[Read more]

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HillCrest Vineyard, Old Stones Malbec 2013, Umpqua Valley, Oregon, Wine Casual
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March 9, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

HillCrest Vineyard Old Stones Malbec 2013 – An Aroma-Forward Malbec

HillCrest Vineyard, Old Stones Malbec 2013, Umpqua Valley, Oregon

Tasting Note: A malbec with a supple texture and complementing assortment of black fruit at the ready.[Read more]

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Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Malbec 2015, Arrowhead Vineyard – Block K, Sonoma Valley, California, Wine Casual
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February 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sunce Winery & Vineyard Reserve Malbec 2015 – Ripe, Yet Reserved Fruit Dances Around Rather Than Overwhelms Your Palate

Sunce Winery & Vineyard, Reserve Malbec 2015, Arrowhead Vineyard – Block K, Sonoma Valley, California

Tasting Note: A supple, silky malbec with ripe, yet reserved fruit that dances around rather than overwhelms your palate.[Read more]

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BlanCat Estate, Parcel Selection Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 12, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

BlanCat Estate Parcel Selection Malbec 2017 – Silky with a Complex, Reserved Character

BlanCat Estate, Parcel Selection Malbec 2017, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A silky malbec with the ripe fruit you expect from malbec but with a complex, reserved character that puts its elegance on display.[Read more]

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Carinae, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2020
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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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Domaine Des Bateliers, Cahors 2009, France, Wine Casual
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October 18, 2020
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Domaine Des Bateliers Cahors 2009 – Classic, Inky Cahors

Domaine Des Bateliers, Cahors 2009, France

Tasting Note: Classic, inky Cahors that is unlike new-world malbec to which you are accustomed.[Read more]

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  • João Portugal Ramos, Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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    João Portugal Ramos Marquês de Borba Vinhas Velhas 2023 – A Velvet Glove in a Bottle

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    Texas Heritage Vineyard Takes a Victory Lap at the 5-Year Anniversary of Opening its Tasting Room

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Books & Movie Reviews

  • Book Review & Wine Pairing: Malbec Mon Amour - A Definitive Guide to Malbec by One of Argentina’s Most Important Wine-Producing Families, the Catena Family
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