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From the category archives:

Argentina

Catena Alta Malbec 2007

September 23, 2011 Argentina

Catena Alta continues to be a limited production of single varietal wines made from a selected few rows in the Catena family’s vineyards. Catena Alta Malbec 2007 $34.99 WS 93 “Ripe and concentrated, boasting vibrant aromas and flavors of crushed blackberry, raspberry and cassis, which unfold to reveal layers of spice, licorice and sweet oak [...]

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Gascon Malbec 2009

September 9, 2011 Argentina

Gascon 2009 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 2009 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 89 “A juicy, rounded style, displaying a core of plum and currant fruit carried by lots of sweet spice, with a lingering ganache hint. Nicely focused. Drink now.” This is in house. Order here or Call [...]

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Great Bonarda/Malbec Blend

August 26, 2011 Argentina

Boring review for a not boring wine.  A lot going on for only $19.99. This is from Ernesto Catena, Laura Catena’s brother.  He also makes the Alma Negra wines. Tikal Patriota Mendoza, Argentina 60% Bonarda, 40% Malbec $19.99 Parker 92 “60% Bonarda, 40% Malbec; Earth/mineral/underbrush; dense and layered, ripe, mouth-filling, impeccable balance, lengthy.” This is [...]

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Catena Alta Chardonny 2008

August 26, 2011 Argentina

Catena Alta Chardonnay 2008 Mendoza, Argentina $34.99 Tanzer 93 “Very pale color. Captivating aromas of lemon cream, nectarine, papaya,cinnamon, mace and smoky oak. Dense and lush on entry, then sweet butshapely in the middle, with vibrant flavors of pineapple, peach andspices. Surprisingly sappy acidity gives this wine terrific verve andgrip. Spreads out to saturate the [...]

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Trumpeter Malbec 2008

August 25, 2011 Argentina

Good cheap malbec. Trumpeter Malbec 2008 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Tanzer 88 “Good bright ruby-red. Appealing black fruits, toasty oak, violet and licorice on the nose. A nicely vinous midweight, with brightness provided by pepper and mint treble notes and nicely integrated acidity. A rather elegant [...]

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Alma Negra Sparkling Malbec 2009

June 13, 2011 Argentina

Alma Negra Sparkling Rose Malbec 2009 Mendoza, Argentina $16.99 Tanzer 89 “Very pale salmon skin-orange color. Faintly yeasty aromas of candied strawberry, citrus peel and biscuit. Quite dry, fresh and light on its feet; this is really shockingly subtle for a sparkling wine from Argentina , let alone one from malbec. Finishes with sneaky length, [...]

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Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2008

June 13, 2011 Argentina

Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2008 $15.99 Parker 90 “Light to medium cherry red color; cinnamon, clove, strawberry, and cherry aromas and flavors.”  

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Top of the line Catena

June 6, 2011 Argentina

The 2007 Catena Zapata wines have arrived in Atlanta.  All of these come in 6-pack cases. Bodegas Catena Zapata 2007 Argentino 2007 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 97 “The 2007 Argentino Malbec is a blend of the Nicasia and Adrianna cuvees. Since I have been tasting the [...]

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Altocedro La Consulta Select

May 13, 2011 Argentina

  Altocedro 2009 Malbec La Consulta Select 2009 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 90 – Smart Buys – “Flashy toast gives this a mocha and anise jump start, backed by a core of crushed plum, blackberry and fig paste. A cocoa edge hangs on through the finish, [...]

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Tapiz Malbec 2010

April 9, 2011 Argentina

  Tapiz is one of Argentina’s most technologically advanced wineries, and boasts some of Mendoza’s finest and highest estate vineyards. If you love Malbec, you should look no further than the Tapiz Malbec. Tapiz 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $12.99 No Rating for 2010 2009 Rating – WE 89 “Full, fresh and bright Malbec with only [...]

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Manos Negras

February 24, 2011 Argentina

I just returned from an absolutely fabulous trip to Mendoza, Argentina where I had the chance to tour amazing vineyards, meet the winemakers and taste the grapes still on the vine.  I will be sharing my stories and pictures with anyone who will listen. The first winery I want to talk about is Manos Negras.  [...]

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