Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: What does a Robert Mondavi malbec from Argentina taste like?[Read more]
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Alamos Red Blend 2013 – A Wonderfully Aromatic Malbec Blend
Alamos, Red Blend 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Red blends are an exciting opportunity area for malbec winemakers and something to experiment more with when you find them since this is where creativity at the edge is developing in Mendoza.[Read more]
Decero Cabernet 2012 – An Outstanding Cabernet from Argentina
Decero, Cabernet 2012, Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: If you like Decero malbec as much as I do, this is your next logical offering to try in the Decero line up.[Read more]
Loca Linda Malbec 2013 – Above Middle-of-the-Pack
Loca Linda, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: With a head of berry flavors, this malbec presents an above-middle-of-the-pack version of what people generally love about Argentinean malbec.[Read more]
Santa Ana Torrontés 2014 – A Dependable Refresher
Santa Ana, Torrontés 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: A delicious expression of torrontés.
With a ripe nose that smells of peach fuzz, this torrontés is highly aromatic with floral and perfume notes. [Read more]
Andeluna Cellars Filosur Malbec 2014 – A Palate-Cleansing Malbec
Andeluna Cellars, Filosur Malbec 2014, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: With a jammy berry nose and floral notes, this medium-bodied malbec pleases.[Read more]
Simonassi Malbec 2012 – A Jammy Malbec
Simonassi, Malbec 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: If jam could be made into wine, a mouthful of jam wine would taste like this.[Read more]
Finca El Origen Reserva Malbec 2013 – A Full Bodied Malbec with Aging Potential
Finca El Origen, Reserva Malbec 2013, Tunuyan, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: Where Argentinean malbecs sometimes underwhelm with tannin and oak – this malbec overwhelms with tannin and oak straight out of the bottle softening when given more exposure to air.[Read more]
Tinto Negro Malbec 2013 – A Substantial Malbec with a Brand Name Challenge
Tinto Negro, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This malbec is the black hole of wine – malbec so deliciously inky black that barely any light passes through it when you lift your glass to the sun.[Read more]
Bodega Septima Malbec 2013 – A Malbec that Punches Above its Weight
Bodega Septima, Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This is a solid Mendoza malbec that punches above its weight.
Ripe with inky-black-fruit richness and undertones of black currant and semi-sweet raisin, this malbec has thick legs and medium-plus body.[Read more]
