Category: Malbec

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Mendoza

Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: “The Final Point” is the next showstopper Malbec you need to try. Their entry into the market, Punto Final, is wonderful as it is, but the extra aging (12 months in 225-L. Barriques) makes a world of difference. The perfect balance between bold and finesse, Punto Final Reserva Malbec is worth the jump to this price point and will make you want to come back for more.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Tupungato

Retail Price: $22.49

Tasting Notes: Made from 50-year-old ungrafted vines, this Malbec has a refined character exhibiting bright bing cherry and wild raspberry fruits. Anise and cocoa are supporting flavors that linger on the elegant, fine-grained finish.

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.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Uco Valley

Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: The nose is ripe and fruit-driven with aromas of dark red fruit and plums. Balanced minerality and a touch of spice box with well integrated oak. The palate is juicy fresh and has good balance with a somewhat fleshy finish.

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.

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.

Country of Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Uco Valley

Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: Fresh with lots of minerality. This is for the more serious Malbec drinker. Structured pure concentration of blueberry, blackberry and purple plum. Long finish that screams for Argentine beef.

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.