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

Clos de Los Siete Malbec 2010

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Clos de Los Siete
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2010
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Vista Flores
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A malbec with savory and earthy aromatics, polished texture with a black licorice note to the fine-grained, ripe tannins.
Clos de Los Siete Malbec 2010

Catena Malbec 2012

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Deep purple in color. Aroma of dark fruit. Plum and dark cherry flavors. Firm tannins with a long finish.
Catena Malbec 2012

Catena Malbec 2012

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Catena
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $23

Tasting Notes: This malbec is rich and silky, with bold, dark fruit. The finish has a hint of leather and dark chocolate with a long, lingering finish. This wine definitely highlights the varietal beauty of malbec.
Catena Malbec 2012

Cafetin ‘tos Malbec 2008

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Cafetin ‘tos
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2008
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: This is a nod to the classic coffee bars of Buenos Aires, and the spirit of creativity and independence that typifies their winemaking art. Young vines, aged 12 months in oak yield a softer, easy drinking malbec. Beautiful color, black fruit aromas, and a subtle sense of spice, lead to a smooth finish. Great easy-drinking wine for every day.
Cafetin ‘tos Malbec 2008

Bousquet Malbec 2013

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Bousquet
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Tupungato
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Purple color. Dark fruit, blackberry aroma. Plum, cherry, spice flavors. Moderately firm tannins. Long finish.
Bousquet Malbec 2013

Bodega Norton Malbec 2013

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Bodega Norton
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Lujan de Cuyo
Retail Price: $8

Tasting Notes: Plenty of plums, strawberries, black fruit and currants. Easy-to-drink and matches well with turkey burgers and veggie-topped pizzas.
Bodega Norton Malbec 2013

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

Achaval Ferrer Malbec

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Achaval Ferrer
Varietal: Malbec
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Big, bold and flavorful—the kind of wine that made Argentine malbec so popular.
Achaval Ferrer Malbec

Vina Solaya Malbec 2013

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Vina Solaya
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Argentina
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Dark ruby red, this elegant malbec has aromas of red currants, blackberries and plums, with notes of pepper and clove. Flavors of black cherries and juicy plums fill the mouth with hints of cedar and vanilla on the finish.
Vina Solaya Malbec 2013

Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2012

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Vina Cobos Felino
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $21

Tasting Notes: This Felino malbec carries a deep magenta hue and aromas of dark berries and anise. On the palate, intense, pure flavors of just-picked raspberries, black plum and graphite unfold in velvety layers. Exotic notes of ginger and white pepper carry through the mid-palate to intermingle with firm tannins and notes of cedar on the finish.
Vina Cobos Felino Malbec 2012

Susana Balbo Malbec 2012

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Susana Balbo
Varietal: Malbec
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: Argentina
Appellation: Mendoza
Retail Price: $37

Tasting Notes: Argentina’s flying winemaker shows her talents with this one. Malbec and 8% cabernet make this a uniquely styled wine. Aromas of violets, black cherries, and plums dominate. Rich and supple, with a strong tannic backbone, this wine finishes with vanilla, tobacco, and dark chocolate flavors.
Susana Balbo Malbec 2012