varietal: Malbec

Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012

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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

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Tamari Reserve Malbec 2013

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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

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Santa Julia Malbec Reserve 2013

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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

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Santa Ana Malbec Reserve

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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.
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Nieto Senetiner Camilla Malbec 2014

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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

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Mapema Malbec 2011

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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

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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

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Lazos Malbec 2013

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

Tasting Notes: This deep ruby red wine is full of fresh fruit flavors, with raspberry, blueberry and plum, as well as some savory spice accents of cocoa and vanilla. The smooth tannins and lightly toasted oak add dimension, and a hint of truffle lingers in the finish.
Lazos Malbec 2013

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Lariviere Yturbe Malbec 2010

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Lariviere Yturbe
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $29

Tasting Notes: This Franco-Argentinean collaboration is a family affair. Miguel Lariviere and his daughter Leticia run the project. Beautiful spice and fruit notes dominate the nose. Good mouthfeel, supple tannins, with hints of coffee and vanilla on the finish.
Lariviere Yturbe Malbec 2010

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FLM Malbec

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FLM
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $12

Tasting Notes: Round and plush; juicy flavors of plums and blackberries with a touch of coffee; finishes smooth with oak and floral notes.
FLM Malbec

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Flichman Lambec Malbec Roble

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Flichman Lambec
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $11

Tasting Notes: A rich and expansive profile that coats the palate; savory aromas and flavors of red fruit, oak, vanilla, and spice. A wine that’s sure to please those who like a ripe yet elegant malbec.
Flichman Lambec Malbec Roble

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Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2012

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Fabre Montmayou
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: All estate-grown fruit from 50-year-old vines in the Cuyo regions produces complex, full-bodied flavors. Light oak aging lets the rich, chewy, fruit shine through.
Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2012

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