varietal: Malbec

DiamAndes Perlita Malbec 2019

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DiamAndes
Fanciful Name: Perlita
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valleya
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: With the assistance of famed consulting enologist, Michel Rolland, DiamAndes is producing a wide range of great wines. This brilliant pale pink rosé is no exception. 100% Malbec, it exhibits plenty of attractive bright red and berry fruit aspects. A hint of spice adds to the complexity, and the acidity adds lift and focus.
DiamAndes Perlita Malbec 2019

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Finca El Origen Malbec 2019

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Finca El Origen
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Uco Valley
Retail Price: $13.99

Tasting Notes: Malbec is Argentina's iconic grape variety, and this rosé is an excellent example of how good it can be, outside of the red wine category. A brilliant pale pink in color, the nose and palate reveal plenty of lovely, delicate red berry fruit, a touch of spice, and acidity which contributes to the wines food friendliness.
Finca El Origen Malbec 2019

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Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec 2015

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Finca Decero, Remolinos Vineyard
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: This is an elegant, fresh style malbec. It exhibits bright, juicy cherry, plum and currant flavors, with an underlying ginger spice and integrated tannins.
Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec 2015

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Colome Estate Malbec 2014

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Colome Estate
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $27.99

Tasting Notes: The dark and edgy fruit of this Salta malbec are countered with a velvety texture across the mid palate. A perfect wine for grilled meats or sitting by the fire.
Colome Estate Malbec 2014

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Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto 2014

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Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $57.99

Tasting Notes: This is a malbec making a statement. The statement is: You have to check me out! Intense in color, on the nose, and on the palate. A dense violet/ruby in the glass, the nose and palate are dominated by black fruit, mostly berry. The palate follows suite, with a hint of minerality to accent and balance this superb wine from Alto Valle del Rio Negro.
Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto 2014

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Pascual Tuso Alta Malbec 2013

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Pascual Tuso Alta
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $49.99

Tasting Notes: An absolutely stunning old-vine Maipú malbec from one of Argentina's top producers. Amazingly young looking in the glass, the nose and palate possess plenty of rich dark fruit, with hints of spice. Exceptionally mouth-filling, and satisfying to the last sip. Outstanding!
Pascual Tuso Alta Malbec 2013

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Terrazas de los Andes Cheval des Andes Malbec

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Terrazas de los Andes
Fanciful Name: Cheval des Andes
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $95

Tasting Notes: Powerful, firm and polished blend of Malbec, Cabernet and Petit Verdot. More Bordeaux in style: thick and rich with dark chocolate and blackberry. This is a keeper but still can enjoy now.
Terrazas de los Andes Cheval des Andes Malbec

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Solar de Orfila Malbec 2013

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Solar de Orfila
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: Perfect introduction to the Malbec varietal. Smooth and easy drinking with just a touch of oak. Lighter in style with light tannins. Perfect pizza wine.
Solar de Orfila Malbec 2013

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Trivento Malbec 2013

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Trivento
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Black cherry aroma. Black cherry flavor with some spice. Simple uncomplicated with moderate tannins and moderate finish. A good buy
Trivento Malbec 2013

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Astica Malbec 2015

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Astica
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $7

Tasting Notes: The "party Malbec." Affordable for crowds. Nice intro into Malbec. Round and juicy with sweet ripe berry tones.
Astica Malbec 2015

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Paul Mas Estate Malbec 2015

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Paul Mas Estate
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: IGP Pays d'Oc
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Nose is very soft with touches of raspberry. Soft, easy mouthfeel that leads to mild anise notes and fades out on the short, anticlimactic finish. Good for light red meats or soft cheese.
Paul Mas Estate Malbec 2015

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Finca Las Moras Barrel Select Malbec

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Finca Las Moras Barrel Select
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Pedernal Valley
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: This Malbec offers soft and subtle touches of berry fruit and chocolate. All of the flavors are gently showcased with a light, lingering finish.
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