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Bodega Poesía “Poesía”

Bodega Poesía “Poesía” 2005 60% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon $60-$61 on Wine-searcher. This is one of the legendary “icon” wines in Argentina, and it does impress. It has a fantastic, dark color, with reddish, violet tints. The aroma, too, is fantastic. Sweet fruitiness comes through very well, particularly with the...

Cavas de Crianza Malbec

Cavas de Crianza Malbec Malbec $20 for the 2006 on Wine-searcher. This wine was part of a restaurant tasting, and I didn’t have a chance to see the year. Intense ruby color. Looks rather nice. Not much in terms of legs. Fresh, floral aroma, but nothing too strong. It tastes a bit bitter, but it’s still smooth. Mostly tastes of...

Finca la Anita Semillon

Finca la Anita Semillon 2007 Semillon No price available on Wine-searcher. Golden, foggy color. Muddy, but not necessarily bad. Very little aroma to it, though—hardly distinguishable. A little dry, though it’s smooth. Nice acidity and bitterness, but there’s not much flavor to it. Just a very light, very drinkable start to a...

Chakana Sauvignon Blanc Fumé

Chakana Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Unavailable on Wine-searcher. Nice, foggy, yellow/white color, with some golden tints. Very floral aroma. Smooth, with a slight acidity to it. A little tangy and bitter too. Citrusy flavors, like lemons or orange, are prominent, as are floral ones. A refreshing bitterness comes out...

Altosur Sauvignon Blanc

Altosur Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Unavailable on Wine-searcher, but the 2008 goes for $11. Nothing special. Clear color isn’t too great. Floral aroma. Smooth, but no length. On the neutral side—not dry, but not sweet either. Floral, lightly bitter tones. Refreshing. Overall Score:...

Ricardo Santos Las Madras Malbec

Ricardo Santos Las Madras Malbec 2007 100% Malbec $15-$19 on Wine-searcher. This is a reserve level wine, though Ricardo Santos doesn’t call it that. It has a dark, ruby color, with ruby reflections coming through well. Strong, oak aroma—can really smell the tannins. Bold oak flavor, but smooth. Bitterness and acidity in the...

Qaramy Alto

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...

Luca Pinot Noir

Luca 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...

Las Perdices “Tinamú” Red

Las 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...

Las Perdices Malbec Ice

Las 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...