origin: Argentina

Don Miguel Gascón Gascon Malbec 2017

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Don Miguel Gascón
Fanciful Name: Gascon
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: Nearly all malbec, with a splash of petit verdot, from a selection of multiple vineyards, the wine is a brilliant, saturated ruby in the glass. The nose and palate are dominated by dark fruit, with spice and vanilla notes. Deep and rich in the mouth, the finish is long and well balanced.
Don Miguel Gascón Gascon Malbec 2017

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Vina Alicia Paseo De Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Vina Alicia
Fanciful Name: Paseo De Piedra
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lugan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $33.00

Tasting Notes: Plum, blue and black fruit adorn this cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc blend. Hints of licorice, cedar, cigar and fresh herbs, along with silky-but-firm tannins, creates a simply beautiful wine. It is a delight to drink.
Vina Alicia Paseo De Piedra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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La Riojana Malbec 2019

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La Riojana
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: La Riojana
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: An unusual co-op of 500 growers working together as one, with a goal of making great, affordable, organic and sustainable wine while being fair-trade certified. No corporate greed here. Blackberry and ripe plum notes awaken the palate joyfully before finishing long and deep with cocoa powder notes. At this price, what’s not to like?
La Riojana Malbec 2019

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Don Nicanor Nieto Senetiner Malbec 2017

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Don Nicanor
Fanciful Name: Nieto Senetiner
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $19.00

Tasting Notes: A nicely complex malbec that gives your palate a reason to happily think about all the flavors. Rich plum and berry are surrounded by firm tannins and a hint of dustiness. Perfect for those nights out with the grill. 
Don Nicanor Nieto Senetiner Malbec 2017

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Thousand Lives Malbec 2020

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Thousand Lives
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: A combination of dried and ripe cherry notes all over the nose and palate are kept in check with some nice vanilla cola notes. Clean and bright, this medium-bodied malbec does have a bit of grip and smooth tannins to it.
Thousand Lives Malbec 2020

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Eccentric Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Eccentric
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Floral and bright with big fruit that blasts out of the glass and is extremely approachable. Combining fresh raspberry and black currant notes, this is a fun, punchy, tannic cabernet that over-delivers.
Eccentric Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Eccentric Merlot 2018

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Eccentric
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Fragrant, balanced and energetic, the raspberry and blueberry notes transfer to the palate, where they are smooth and mouth filling. A powerful taught wine with soft-yet-fine tannins.
Eccentric Merlot 2018

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Eccentric Chardonnay 2018

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Eccentric
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Ripe Anjou pears and minerality define this bright, fresh wine. Balanced with oak, fig and apple notes that add a nice depth and energy to the finish.
Eccentric Chardonnay 2018

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Eccentric Red Blend 2019

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Eccentric
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Fresh and intense, the mouthfeel is zippy and luxurious, with ripe red cherry and strawberry flavors from top to bottom. The midpalate and finish have a tannic structure and that elevates the fruit notes and keeps the party going.
Eccentric Red Blend 2019

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Ed Edmundo ED Chardonnay 2019

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Ed Edmundo
Fanciful Name: ED
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: A balance of sweet ripe mango and lychee notes swim across the palate from start to finish. A creamy and tropical feel balanced by zippy energy and freshness.
Ed Edmundo ED Chardonnay 2019

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Thousand Lives Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Thousand Lives
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $6.99

Tasting Notes: Bright and juicy with a medium body of raspberry and blackberry. Fruit-centric, with just the right amount of grip, keeping the approachable and zippy mouthfeel.
Thousand Lives Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Thousand Lives Chardonnay 2020

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Thousand Lives
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $6.99

Tasting Notes: Ripe, Pink Lady crisp apples with pear notes cut through this fresh chardonnay. With vanilla and tropical flavor accents, the wine is fresh and fun with a certain depth to keep it interesting.
Thousand Lives Chardonnay 2020

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