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Sur de los Andes Gran Reserva Malbec

Sur de los Andes Gran Reserva Malbec 2006 90% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Unavailable on Wine-searcher, but $20 for the 2005 (1 Vendor). Keeper Beautiful color. As with other fine Malbecs, jet black, with purplish and orange-reddish tones. Great legs, too. The fruitiness jumps out in the aroma. It has a humid, forest smell, with...

Ala Negra Malbec Reserva

Ala Negra Malbec Reserva 2006 Malbec $25 on Wine-searcher. Keeper Nice, dark, red color. Great, deep reflections. Violet, garnet, and ruby shades, and not too black. The aroma is soft, smooth, spicy, and herbal—unique for a Malbec. Not too bold either. Taste is of smoky raisins—very distinct. Warms you in the chest. Great...

Ruca Malen Malbec

Ruca Malen Malbec 2006 86% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot, 6% Tempranillo Bodega Ruca Malen $12-$18 on Wine-searcher Nice garnet color, but with very few shades, but some purple. Burnt rubber, plums, cinnamon, and fruit are very noticeable in the aroma. Rather smoky too. Interesting taste. Raisins, caramel, and dried plums come through....

O’Fournier A Crux Malbec, Part II

[photos provided by and posted with permission of O'Fournier] O’Fournier A Crux Malbec 2006 100% Malbec Not available on Wine-searcher, but about $34.50 for the 2005. Color is rather dark, even for a Malbec. Very intense, with numerous reddish and...

Enrique Foster Reserva Malbec

Enrique Foster Reserva Malbec 2006 Malbec $22-$24 on Wine-searcher. Keeper. Phenomenal Value. Jet black with nice purpling reflections and orange tints. Very natural aroma—like dirt, rocks, and minerals. A bit of frostiness to it, too. Smoke is also in the aroma. Wow! The taste is fantastic! Bitter, austere, with a heavy mineral...

Bressia Monteagrelo 2006

Bressia Monteagrelo 2006 Malbec $19-$27 on Wine-searcher. Of all the wines in Argentina, it’s the best Malbec for the buck! Incredible, jet black color. Purple reflections are very intense. It’s one of the best I’ve seen. Soft, floral aroma—like a fresh rain, with the slight smell of plums and especially oak. Fresh wood and...

Rutini Malbec

Rutini Malbec 2006 100% Malbec $13 to $21 on Wine-searcher (most are $18 or below). Keeper Lovely, intense, ruby color. More so than most Malbecs. It has a fresh aroma of raisins, plums, and black figs. It is subtle, but very pleasant. Very full-bodied. Body just jumps out at you. And the wine is also very smooth. It’s a pleasure...

“Judas” Malbec

Judas Malbec 2006 Bodega Sottano 100% Malbec Region: Luján de Cuyo $70 on Wine-searcher. 1 Vendor. Excellent color—jet black with ruby and violet shades. Very strong, plum aroma, with coffee overtones. Taste: It’s just so complex, so full bodied, so strong, and so bold. Very acidic and fruity, but very smooth and drinkable. It...

Sottano Malbec Reserva

Sottano Malbec Reserva 2006 100% Malbec Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Awarded with 91 points (Gold Medal) in the Malbec World Competition $22 on Wine-searcher. Only one vendor. Keeper for Value Nice color—orange with a slight purple shade. Some garnet in there. Aroma—strong and fresh. Chocolate stands out, along with dried...