Category: Four Stars (86-91)

Cruz Alta Malbec 2016

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Cruz Alta
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: This Malbec is a medium plus bodied, and rich for the modest price point. Dark plum and cherry notes dominate the nose and palate but a slight tannic grip defines the finish. There are spice oak notes but this wine is defined by texture and fruit.
Cruz Alta Malbec 2016

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Clos Siguier Cahors Malbec 2012

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Clos Siguier Cahors
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Malbec from this region was once called the "Black Wine of Cahors." Clos Siguier mixes in 5% Tannat to create a deep purple beauty. Black cherry and red currant aromas on the nose; the succulent red and black fruits burst forth on the finish. This wine features great minerality, moderate acidity and silky tannins. If you are looking for a Malbec from outside Argentina, this would be an excellent place to start.
Clos Siguier Cahors Malbec 2012

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Phebus Malbec 2016

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Phebus
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Fresh, elegant and fruit-forward, this bright Malbec has really good acidity and notes of black cherry and plum. An easy drinking and smooth mouthfeel are the most notable features of this Malbec.
Phebus Malbec 2016

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Finca Flichman Misterio Reserva 2015

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Finca Flichman Misterio
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: This Malbec has that signature Mendoza smooth texture, power, and plush slightly tannic finish. Red plum and blackberries are central on the nose and palate and make the wine.
Finca Flichman Misterio Reserva 2015

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Tilia Uxmal Malbec 2015

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Tilia Uxmal
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: The Tilia Uxmal Malbec is produced at Bodegas Esmeralda, one of the Catena family’s oldest wineries. Winemaker Leopoldo Kuschnaroff exemplifies the true varietal character of Malbec from Mendoza. Aromas of black cherries and plums lead to a rich, full-bodied palate with flavors of juicy blackberries, and notes of vanilla and sweet spice. Excellent Value!
Tilia Uxmal Malbec 2015

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Phebus MMC 2016

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Phebus
Fanciful Name: MMC
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: This bright Malbec-heavy blend, rounded out by 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet, is approachable and fruit-forward. There are delightful cherry, cranberry and blackberry notes on the nose and palate, and they use little-to-no oak.
Phebus MMC 2016

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Vistamar Sepia Reserva 2015

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Vistamar Sepia
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Maipo Valley
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: This Chilean Malbec is smooth and balanced to showcase the red currant and blackberry notes. Lively and easy drinking, this value-oriented bottle shows that Chile can show up to the Mendoza-dominated market.
Vistamar Sepia Reserva 2015

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Santa Ana Reserve 2015

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Santa Ana
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: A rich energetic Malbec that is medium-plus-bodied and powerful, but laced with raspberries, blackberries and dark chocolate flavors. The wine is bold, dark and enticing because of the balance of freshness with power.
Santa Ana Reserve 2015

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Chateau La Graves Malbec 2014

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Chateau La Graves
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Cahors
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Rustic, dark and mineral-driven Malbec. This wine possesses a wonderful sense of place, offering forest berries, fennel, violets and scorched earth.
Chateau La Graves Malbec 2014

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Pampas del Sur Tenacious Reserva 2015

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Pampas des Sur Tenacious
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Fresh and energetic on the nose, with notes of dark Cherries and plum. This liveliness carries over to the palate with a fruit-forward burst of raspberries followed by some oak influence not evident in the aromatics. A hint of dark chocolate and medium-plus body rounds out the wine.
Pampas del Sur Tenacious Reserva 2015

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Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015

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Salentein Reserve
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: First, the aroma, it is intense and complex with outstanding perfumes of red fruits, black berries, as well as delicate floral notes. On the palette, the wine is sweet and mild. This gem is fruity and fresh, with good intensity and a lingering finish.
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2015

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Bousquet Cameleon Malbec 2015

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Bousquet Cameleon
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Tupungato
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Organic, sourced from high-elevation vineyards in Tupungato. Aromas of red berries with sweet spice. Elegant in style, with bright acidity and packed with ripe, concentrated fruit flavors with notes of tobacco and black pepper. Aged six months in French and American oak.
Bousquet Cameleon Malbec 2015

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