Fabre Montmayou Malbec Phebus Rosé 2022

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Fabre Montmayou
Fanciful Name: Phebus Rosé
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: A darker shade of rosé with subtle floral notes like rose. This is a tongue-coating wine from Argentina with plum, bright red cherry and a little bit of passion fruit.
Fabre Montmayou Malbec Phebus Rosé 2022

Tapiz Malbec Rosé Extra Brut

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Tapiz
Fanciful Name: Rosé Extra Brut
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: As Argentina's best-known red variety, malbec is usually quite dark. But this bright-pink sparkling wine may just change your mind about malbec. With nearly a year on the lees during the secondary fermentation, the wine has developed a lovely, complex profile. The red-fruit aspect, with cherry and strawberry, is complemented by the bright finish.
Tapiz Malbec Rosé Extra Brut

San Telmo Malbec 2022

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San Telmo
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $6.99

Tasting Notes: This is a lighter malbec, with easy-going tannins and slim structure. There are evident, softer fruit notes like raspberries and pomegranate.
San Telmo Malbec 2022

Cruz Alta Malbec 2022

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Cruz Alta
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: Deep violet red color beckons you to the glass, which opens up with notes of baked dark fruits and blackberry compote. This is a little Old World in style, but herbaceous with a plush mouthfeel.
Cruz Alta Malbec 2022

Fabre Montmayou Malbec Reserva 2021

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Fabre Montmayou
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $17.00

Tasting Notes: A big malbec for the money. Once it opens up, you’ll discover blueberry and coffee along with a bit of wood. Made from old vines, this malbec has that “Fabre French Touch” that sets it apart from the crowd.
Fabre Montmayou Malbec Reserva 2021

La Finca Malbec Clos d’Angel 2020

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La Finca
Fanciful Name: Clos d'Angel
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Chile
Appellation: Colchagua Valley
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: Dried plums and cherries on the nose continue their way into the palate. This creation from winemaker Aurelio Montes is a structured wine with a soft yet lingering finish.
La Finca Malbec Clos d’Angel 2020

Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec 2022

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Crios de Susana Balbo
Fanciful Name: Rosé of Malbec
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Valle de Uco
Retail Price: $15.00

Tasting Notes: A lovely and elegant rosé, produced from 100% malbec. Quite pale in the glass, the nose and palate shine through, with notes of wild strawberry, and a great balance of acidity and fruit.
Crios de Susana Balbo Rosé of Malbec 2022

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

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

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

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

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.
Vistalba Corte B