Alamos Malbec 2013

90
Alamos
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: A smooth, easy introduction into malbec. Up-front fruit of dark plum and raspberry. Easy tannins on the finish.
Alamos Malbec 2013

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2011

92
Altos Las Hormigas
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: Concentrated cassis, peppercorn and blueberry with a touch of mocha on the finish. This malbec’s medium-bodied structure can handle a good steak.
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2011

Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec 2010

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Achaval Ferrer
Fanciful Name: Finca Bella Vista
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Perdriel
Retail Price: $100

Tasting Notes: Move over Bordeaux: This is a keeper! Brooding, dark and powerful, with ripe tannins, elegant minerality and dark chocolate. A fine example of a collectible cellar wine.
Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec 2010

Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012

87
Trapiche Broquel
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Purple in color. Dark fruit plum nose. Plum, cherry, pepper flavors. Moderate tannins. Nice finish.
Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012

Tinto Negro Malbec 2013

88
Tinto Negro
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: A best buy, medium-bodied with bright, black fruit notes and surprising flavor for the price.
Tinto Negro Malbec 2013

Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012

89
Tierra del Sol
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Blackberry and plum fill the bouquet, lightly framed with mild oak. Medium bodied and smooth, it possesses juicy blackberry and black cherry flavors. Soft tannins keep the wine inviting, and it has the structure and grip to easily handle grilled meats and vegetables.
Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012

Tamari Reserve Malbec 2013

90
Tamari Reserve
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: The wine is 100% malbec. Floral notes in the nose followed by flavors of black cherries, plums and a hint of chocolate. Try it with veal piccata.
Tamari Reserve Malbec 2013

Santa Julia Malbec Reserve 2013

90
Santa Julia
Fanciful Name: Reserve
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: The malbec reserva is a slight step up, which adds 10 months of French oak. Complex and toasty, raspberry and cherry flavors mix with lightly herbal tones on the nose. Full-bodied and slightly tannic, the flavors hold up well to a variety of grilled meats.
Santa Julia Malbec Reserve 2013

Santa Ana Malbec Reserve

91
Santa Ana
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Maipu
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Fragrant with aromas of black cherry and lavender; well balanced between the intensity of the plum and cedar flavors and the structured, crisp finish.
Santa Ana Malbec Reserve

Nieto Senetiner Camilla Malbec 2014

91
Nieto Camilla
Fanciful Name: Camilla
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: This hedonistic-style malbec is fruit-forward with attractive notes of ripe red cherries and cola. Full body, with firm and polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. An excellent paring with burgers, steak and chicken off the grill.
Nieto Senetiner Camilla Malbec 2014

Mapema Malbec 2011

91
Mapema
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: The “Ma” comes from Mariano di Paola, the “pe” comes from the people at the winery, and the “ma” is the magic they create as a team. A 100% high-altitude malbec, aged 12 months in oak. Cherry notes balanced with a hint of peppery spice. Perfect for grilled meats.
Mapema Malbec 2011

Lunta Malbec 2011

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Lunta
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Vines with an average age of 80-plus years lend great complexity to this wine. Very youthful on the nose, with intense aromas of currants, plums, raisins, and a hint of licorice. An elevation of 3,300 feet helps produce wines perfect for beef or lamb dishes.
Lunta Malbec 2011