Qaramy Alto 2005 60% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah Unavailable on Wine-searcher, but sells for $45 from the Vines of Mendoza. Rather mature—purpling nicely. Blackish ruby color. Darker than most mature Malbecs/Malbec blends. Floral, soft, frosty, aroma. Red cherries especially come through. Soft, smooth, and very spicy...
read moreLuca Pinot Noir 2007 100% Pinot Noir Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Bodega Luca $25-$35 on Wine-searcher Dark, ruby color. Great tones. Fresh, frosty, fruity smell, but hard to distinguish—very soft. Bit of oakiness and acidity is apparent Strong taste, Very oaky. A bit acidic, a bit smooth. Its youth can be felt, but even so...
read moreLas Perdices “Tinamú” Red 2005 60% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Tannat Unavailable on Wine-searcher. $70 on Wine-searcher for the 2006 (1 Vendor). According to the World Ranking Wines and Spirits, the highest rated wine of any in Argentina. It has received a perfect score twice. Mega Keeper! This is quite a...
read more30% Milk Chocolate. Beans from Ocumare. About $7 for 2 oz. The presentation of the Amano Ocumare Bar is very nice. It comes packaged in a very sturdy, tight box, rather than a wrapper. The bar itself is presented in 15 little even squares that are pretty easy to snap off, given the low cocoa percentage. I also like that when you...
read moreLas Perdices Malbec Ice 2007 Malbec Ice Wine (Dessert Wine) $30 on Wine-searcher. 1 Vendor. Keeper—My Favorite Dessert Wine in Argentina Incredible for a dessert wine by Argentine standard. Unlike most dessert wines in Argentina, it’s actually fortified, too, so it’s quite sweet. Great, bright ruby color, like the color of...
read moreMonte Cinco Malbec Reserva 2004 Not available on Wine-searcher Lovely dark red, jet black color. Lots of tints. Oaky aroma. Chocolate and nuts are also apparent. Acidity comes through as well. Aroma is very strong. Taste is great. Oaky, warming, and very nutty. Strong, with a great body (in fact, it’s so heavy that it’s...
read moreMonte Cinco Malbec 2003 Malbec $32 on Wine-searcher. Keeper Another Malbec with a beautiful jet black color and tints of violet, orange, and red. Very fresh forest smell, but even in comparison to other Malbecs, this one is rather strong, with a floral and especially herbal touch to it. Very refreshing. This is a monstrously big...
read moreRuca Malen Merlot 2005 87% Merlot, 13% Tempranillo Bodega Ruca Malen Not available on Wine-searcher Ruby color, but with few tones. Still not bad. Good legs for something on the younger side. Nice, fresh aroma—like a harvest, but with a burnt, smokiness. Fruity and toasty, with a hint of tobacco. Tastes a bit rough, as the tannins...
read moreRuca Malen Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Bodega Ruca Malen $12-$18 on Wine-searcher Color is verging on black. Rather dark, with some purple and dark red in there. Fresh, fruity aroma, but rather weak and subtle. Leather, oak, and vanilla are also present, but they can barely be...
read moreCacao Sampaka Raspberry-Flavored Dark Chocolate Spain Cost: €3.60 Keeper! This is quite an impressive bar. The aroma of raspberries even bursts out as you open it. Presentation: 3.5/5.0 The presentation is simple, yet refined. Cacao Sampaka always divides its bars into two 50g, thin, rectangular pieces. This design is great, not...
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