origin: Argentina

Antigal Malbec 1 2021

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Antigal
Fanciful Name: 1
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $18.00

Tasting Notes: This unoaked 100% malbec is a very-dark ruby in the glass. The nose and palate are dominated by rich, black fruit, and touches of spice. Nicely weighty on the palate, the finish balances the fruit and structure of this superb wine.
Antigal Malbec 1 2021

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Viña Alicia Red Bordeaux Blend Morena San Alberto 2012

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Viña Alicia
Fanciful Name: Morena San Alberto
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: Once you taste this wine you will forget all about California cabs! 88% cab sauv, 12% cab franc. Handpicked grapes that stay awhile after fermentation, giving the wine a deep color and silky-smooth palate. Plush tannins along with the black and blue fruit and a bit of chocolate makes this a perfect match for brisket barbeque.
Viña Alicia Red Bordeaux Blend Morena San Alberto 2012

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Bodega Colomé Malbec Auténtico 2021

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Bodega Colomé
Fanciful Name: Auténtico
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Calchaquies
Retail Price: $42.00

Tasting Notes: A perfect example how a red wine, without any oak or other barrel treatment, can still exhibit plenty of structure. 100% malbec, from a vineyard at nearly a mile in altitude, the wine is definitely driven by its ripe and intense fruit. The nose and palate are layered with plenty of dark tree fruit, with hints of spice.
Bodega Colomé Malbec Auténtico 2021

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Dominio del Plata Malbec Blend BenMarco Expresivo 2020

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Dominio del Plata
Fanciful Name: BenMarco Expresivo
Varietal: Malbec Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: Mostly malbec, with some cabernet franc in the mix, this wine is intense. Very dark, nearly saturated ruby in the glass, the nose is filled with lovely spice and floral notes. On the palate, the wine shows plenty of rich, dark fruit and firm tannins.
Dominio del Plata Malbec Blend BenMarco Expresivo 2020

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DiamAndes de Uco, Malbec-Cabernet Grande Reserve 2015

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DiamAndes
Fanciful Name: Diamandes De Uco Grande Reserve
Varietal: Malbec Blend
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Valle de Uco
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: The vineyards providing the grapes for this 75% malbec/25% cabernet sauvignon blend are three-quarters of a mile above sea level, keeping the wine's acidity in balance with its other components. Brilliant dark ruby, with plenty of red berry and cherry fruit, accented by spice and vanilla notes. Very nicely balanced, with good weight, texture and structure.
DiamAndes de Uco, Malbec-Cabernet Grande Reserve 2015

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Vistalba Corte B

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Vistalba
Fanciful Name: Vistalba Corte B
Varietal: Malbec Blend
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Vistalba
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A lovely blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon, and bonarda, primarily sourced from vines 70+ years old. A deep bright garnet in the glass, the nose and palate showcase the quality and complexity of this finely crafted wine. Plenty of dark stone fruit on the nose and palate, exceptional weight and texture, with a long, lingering finish.
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Ed Edmundo Pinot Noir 2020

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ED Mundo
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Pantagonia
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: A red fruit-centric wine layered with raspberry, ripe cherry, plum and slight cola notes. A velvety texture and a zesty finish give this wine energy and keep it approachable.
Ed Edmundo Pinot Noir 2020

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Santa Julia Blanc de Blancs NV

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Santa Julia
Fanciful Name: Santa Julia Blanc De Blancs
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $14.00

Tasting Notes: Produced from 100% organic chardonnay grapes, the fruit is preserved by using the charmat fermentation and careful aging. A pale gold in the glass, the nose is dominated by tree fruit, with touches of spice. The finish mirrors the palate, with plenty of fruit, and elegant effervescence.
Santa Julia Blanc de Blancs NV

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4 Gatos Locos Malbec

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4 Gatos Locos Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $41.99

Tasting Notes: Sourced from vineyards nearly a mile in altitude, this 100% malbec is a very dark ruby in the glass. The nose and palate both exhibit rich dark fruit, with spice hints. The mouth-filling fruit has good weight and fine texture, with a long, balanced finish, showcasing its outstanding quality.
4 Gatos Locos Malbec

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DiamAndes de Uco Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2015

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DiamAndes
Fanciful Name: de Uco Grande Reserve
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $34.99

Tasting Notes: The vineyards providing the grapes for this 75% malbec/25% cabernet sauvignon blend are three-quarters of a mile above sea level, keeping the wine's acidity in balance with its other components. Brilliant dark ruby, with plenty of red berry and cherry fruit, accented by spice and vanilla notes. Very nicely balanced, with good weight, texture and structure.
DiamAndes de Uco Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2015

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Vistalba Malbec Blend 2017

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Vistalba
Varietal: Malbec Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Vistalba
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A lovely blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon and bonarda, primarily sourced from vines 70+ years old. A deep bright garnet in the glass, the nose and palate showcase the quality and complexity of this finely crafted wine. Plenty of dark stone fruit on the nose and palate, exceptional weight and texture, with a long, lingering finish.
Vistalba Malbec Blend 2017

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Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018

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Terrazas de Los Andes
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: A brilliant deep ruby in the glass, this 100% malbec has plenty of supple black and red fruit, with touches of spice. In the mouth, the bright fruit has good weight, and excellent balance, with a long finish.
Terrazas de Los Andes Reserva Malbec 2018

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