vintage: 2011

Maison Roche de Bellene Chardonnay 2011

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Maison Roche de Bellene
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Bourgogne Blanc, Vieilles Vignes
Retail Price: $21.49

Tasting Notes: As good as it gets for white Burgundy anywhere close to this price point. A high-energy Chard that exhibits Meyer lemon, tart apple, allspice and honeysuckle. Nervy and persistent acidity keep the flavors nicely focused.
Maison Roche de Bellene Chardonnay 2011

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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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Colome Malbec 2011

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Colome
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Salta
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Sourced from some of the highest vineyards in the world, showcasing notes of spicy pepper and purple flowers on a medium bodied frame.
Colome Malbec 2011

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Ben Marco “Expressivo” Malbec Blend 2011

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Ben Marco
Fanciful Name: Expressivo
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Aromas of sweet vanilla, cherry liqueur, cedar and toast; mouth-filling flavors mirroring nose, full and round with dusty, woodsy tannins.
Ben Marco “Expressivo” Malbec Blend 2011

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Luigi Bosca Malbec 2011

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Luigi Bosca
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Intense with sweet tannins, ripe red fruits, cassis and black pepper tones. A pure and full-bodied malbec. This bold gem pairs nicely with braised short ribs, stews and game.
Luigi Bosca Malbec 2011

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Decero Remolinos Vineyard-Agrelo Malbec 2011

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Decero Remolinos Vineyard-Agrelo
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2011
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Agrelo
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: The vineyard is located at 3,500 feet in Mendoza’s sub-region of Agrelo where the grapes are hand picked. The wine, aged in French oak barrels for 14 months, is a superb example of modern Argentine winemaking. A floral nose leads to concentrated flavors of sweet/tart red fruits with nuances of cedar, spice, and vanilla. The tannins are firm and linger with some lip-smacking acidity. Pair this with a good steak!
Decero Remolinos Vineyard-Agrelo Malbec 2011

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