Octave, Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal
Tasting Note: A rose you can open and enjoy without thinking.[Read more]
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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]
Tussock Jumper Malbec 2014 – Bringing Up the Rear
Tussock Jumper, Malbec 2014, San Juan, Argentina
Tasting Note: Earthiness jumps out of the bottle as you pour your first glass and take in a nose of ripe red fruit.[Read more]
Viu Manent Estate Collection Malbec Reserva 2013 – Ripe Nose, Drier Taste
Viu Manent, Estate Collection Malbec Reserva 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: Just because Chile and Argentina are located next to each other geographically doesn’t mean you can expect similarities in the expression of their respective malbecs, and this malbec proves the point.[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]
Tres Palacios Reserve Carmenere 2013 – Not Bad for a Weekday
Tres Palacios, Reserve Carmenere 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: This wine has an earthy nose of green bell pepper typical of the carmenere grape and fortunately the vegetal taste does not carry to the palate.[Read more]
Viu Manent Single Vineyard Malbec 2012 – The Elusive Chilean Malbec
Viu Manent, Single Vineyard Malbec 2012, San Carlos Estate, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Tasting Note: If you’ve had malbec from South America it’s likely been from Argentina which is why you’ll be curious to taste this Chilean 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]
Humberto Canale Estate Malbec 2013 – A Complete Malbec Experience from Patagonia
Humberto Canale Estate, Malbec 2013, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina
Tasting Note: Dark black in color with an aromatic nose of ripe blackberry and cherry, this wine hits your palate like a harmonious chord played in three delightful beats.[Read more]
