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All Posts Tagged ‘malbec’

Flying Trout, Deep River Red 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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March 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flying Trout Deep River Red 2015 – A Winning Malbec & Merlot Blend

Flying Trout, Deep River Red 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Could malbec and merlot be the peanut butter and jelly of the wine world?[Read more]

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Flying Trout, Cutthroat 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington, Wine Casual
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February 20, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Flying Trout Cutthroat 2015 – Who Knew Malbec & Syrah Would Pair So Well

Flying Trout, Cutthroat 2015, Columbia Valley, Washington

Tasting Note: Who knew malbec and syrah would pair so well in a red blend?[Read more]

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Alta Vista, Malbec Rosé 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Alta Vista Malbec Rosé 2015 – If You Like Malbec, You’ll Enjoy This Hearty Rosé

Alta Vista, Malbec Rosé 2015, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Like malbec?[Read more]

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Bodegas Los Toneles, Tonel 78 Barrel Select Malbec-Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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January 21, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bodegas Los Toneles Tonel 78 Barrel Select Malbec-Bonarda 2013 – Red Blend Reveals Genius

Bodegas Los Toneles, Tonel 78 Barrel Select Malbec-Bonarda 2013, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Malbec and Bonarda are the two top red grapes of Argentina in terms of production, and this wine reveals the two varietals in equal proportion in one bottle where the magic of the blend reveals its genius.[Read more]

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Trivento, Cabernet-Malbec Reserve 2016, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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January 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Cabernet-Malbec Reserve 2016 – An Enjoyable, Tentative Red Blend

Trivento, Cabernet-Malbec Reserve 2016, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: Please the both cabernet sauvignon lover and the malbec lover at your table with this Argentinean blend.[Read more]

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Polkura, Malbec 2012, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley, Chile, Wine Casual
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September 29, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Polkura Malbec 2012 – The Elusive Chilean Malbec

Polkura, Malbec 2012, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley, Chile

Tasting Note: While not generally known for producing malbec, this malbec from Chile gives Argentina a run for its money.[Read more]

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Fuego Blanco, Cabernet Franc Malbec 2013, Pedernal Valley, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 14, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Fuego Blanco Cabernet Franc Malbec 2013 – Grape Pairing Heaven

Fuego Blanco, Cabernet Franc Malbec 2013, Pedernal Valley, Argentina

Tasting Note: Argentinean cabernet franc is its own treat worthy of single-varietal bottling.[Read more]

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Humberto Canale, Estate Malbec 2015, Patagonia, Argentina, Wine Casual
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September 9, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Humberto Canale Estate Malbec 2015 – A Patagonian Malbec with Depth

Humberto Canale, Estate Malbec 2015, Patagonia, Argentina

Tasting Note: You’ve likely never had a malbec from Patagonia, Argentina; this bottle is your opportunity to try it.[Read more]

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Trivento, Malbec Reserve 2015, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 30, 2017
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Trivento Malbec Reserve 2015 – A Saturday-Night Malbec

Trivento, Malbec Reserve 2015, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A Saturday-night malbec you’ll want to take your time to savor.[Read more]

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Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2014, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, Wine Casual
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August 29, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2014 – A Solid Well-Made Red

Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2014, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina

Tasting Note: Having tasted the last two vintages (2012, 2013), and now this third vintage, this Golden Reserve malbec is definitely a solid, well-made wine you can take to a dinner party or enjoy yourself at home.[Read more]

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