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From the category archives:

Malbec

Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2008

December 15, 2011 Australia

Cuvelier Los Andes Coleccion 2008 Mendoza, Argentina $19.99 Tanzer 90 “A blend based on 60% malbec. Medium ruby. High-pitched aromas of blackberry and fruitcake, with a medicinal note of licorice. Dense and suave on entry, then concentrated and firm in the middle, even a bit youthfully bound-up, with sound acidity framing the black fruit flavors. [...]

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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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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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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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Urban Uco Malbec 2009

February 12, 2011 Argentina

Urban Uco Malbec 2009 $9.99 WS 88 “This is ripe and friendly, with a mix of raspberry, boysenberry and blueberry compote notes that mingle through the licorice-tinged finish.”

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Colome Malbec 2008

February 12, 2011 Argentina

Colome Malbec 2008 $29.99 #86 on Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2010 WS 91 “Lush and rich, with layered fig paste, crushed plum and dark blueberry fruit mingling with extra licorice snap and dark chocolate notes. Rich, but not overbearing. Nicely embedded acidity carries the finish. Drink now through 2011. 7,300 cases imported.”

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Catena Alta Malbec 2006

February 12, 2011 Argentina

Catena Alta Malbec 2006 2006 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call about Current Vintage Availability Parker 93 “The 2006 Alta Malbec was sourced from small lots in several estate vineyards. It spent 18 months in 70% new French oak. Dark purple-colored, it displays a splendid nose of wild flowers, spice box, incense, black cherry and [...]

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Trumpeter Malbec 2008

July 28, 2010 Argentina

Trumpeter is back!! Many of you may remember the days of Trumpeter Malbec.  It has finally returned and it is definitely better than ever!  The Trumpeter of yesteryear was just a unrefined teenager compared to the mature adult it is today. Rutini Wines Trumpeter Malbec 2008 Mendoza, Argentina 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call [...]

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Alma Negra Sparkling Rose Malbec

September 8, 2009 Argentina

Alma Negra Sparkling Rose Malbec 2007 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 90 “The 2007 Sparkling Rose Malbec is medium pink-colored with lovely strawberry, rhubarb, and raspberry aromas. Elegant on the palate, it has surprising grip and length. Both of these sparkling wines are excellent values for drinking [...]

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