Category: $15 – $25

Catena Malbec 2013

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Aroma of dark fruits, dark cherry and berries. Flavors run dark cherry, blackberry and spice. Nice full tannins with long finish.
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Los Poetas Malbec 2014

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Los Poetas
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Bold and powerful flavors of red currant, cranberry and rich raspberry are complemented by a liberal use of oak. The 42% Malbec shines through as the centerpiece, but the 27% Cabernet, 22% Tempramillo and 9% Syrah add complexity and depth.
Los Poetas Malbec 2014

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Black Cabra Malbec 2016

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Black Cabra
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Impressive red from Jean-Claude Berrouet, formerly of Chateau Petrus in Pomerol. Dark ruby red, this is a soft and silky Malbec loaded with aromas of blackberries and violets, with subtle notes of pepper and cloves. Black cherries and plums fill the medium-to-full-bodied palate, with hints of cedar and vanilla on the long finish.
Black Cabra Malbec 2016

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Clos La Coutale Malbec 2014

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Clos La Coutale
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: This wine is a blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. It’s aged in oak barrels to obtain a full balance between medium tannins and dark, black fruit. This Cahors Malbec is a hearty, rustic red.
Clos La Coutale Malbec 2014

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La Finca Clos D’Angel Malbec 2014

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La Finca Clos D'Angel
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: This full-bodied Malbec has elegant notes of raspberry, cranberry and a mineral element that come together very well. With Bordeaux-like texture and balance, but the New World fruit character of Chile, this is a real show-stopper
La Finca Clos D’Angel Malbec 2014

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Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2015

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Dona Paula Estate
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Ugarteche
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: The Dona Paula continues to be the gold standard of Argentine Malbec. Robust fruit with firm structure give way with time to an elegant array of blackberry, dark cherry and an ever-so-light touch of cocoa.
Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2015

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Catena Malbec 2014

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Rich, dark and savory is the best way to describe this wine. The flavors are married together in a bold, yet balanced structure. The hints of tobacco and berry are interwoven with blueberry and hearty finish.
Catena Malbec 2014

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Sebastiani Merlot

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Sebastiani
Varietal: Merlot
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Sonoma County
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: Red fruit aroma. Flavors are Cassis and cherry, with a hint of chocolate. Tannins are of medium intensity with a medium-long finish.
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Rios Merlot 2014

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Rios
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Central Valley
Retail Price: $16.95

Tasting Notes: A surprisingly fresh take on Merlot. Leaner European style with lovely currant and mineral nuances. Perfect with your favorite cheese plate.
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J.Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2014

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J.Lohr Estates
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Paso Robles
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Winemaker Steve Peck has produced another classic Paso Merlot. Rich, full-bodied, with plummy dense fruit. 15% Malbec adds complexity, while aging in American oak for 12 months completes the formula. Rich black fruit flavors complement the hints of bitter chocolate, and lead to a long lingering finish.
J.Lohr Estates Los Osos Merlot 2014

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Seven Falls Merlot 2012

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Seven Falls
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Wahluke Slope
Retail Price: $15.49

Tasting Notes: With a warm and generous personality, this wine offers up ripe plum, dark chocolate and cloves. The flavors are complimented by a pleasant, velvet-like texture.
Seven Falls Merlot 2012

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Chateau St Michele Indian Wells Vineyard Merlot 2014

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Chateau St Michele Indian Wells Vineyard
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Berry and red fruit aroma, with flavors of blackberry and cherry. Tannins are moderate and the finish is medium in length and pleasant. Has some Syrah blended in.
Chateau St Michele Indian Wells Vineyard Merlot 2014

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