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Bressia Conjuro

Bressia Conjuro 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Not available on Wine-searcher, but I found the 2004 for $74-$85 and the 2006 for $85. Mega Keeper—My Favorite Argentine Wine of All Time!!! This wine has one of the loveliest colors I’ve ever seen—multichromatic, with innumerable shades of red and verging on black. The...

Bressia Profundo 2005

Bressia Profundo 2005 Blend—Malbec (highest proportion), Cabernet Sauvignon (2nd highest), Merlot, Syrah $34-$43 on Wine-searcher. Mega Keeper! One of my favorites, and a phenomenal value. This is Bressia’s middle-range wine, though by Argentine wine standards, it would be on the upper-end of the range, verging on the premium,...

Pulenta Estate Gran Corte

Pulenta Estate Gran Corte 2006 Malbec (highest proportion), Cabernet Sauvignon (2nd highest), Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Tannat Not available on Wine-searcher, but it cost me $40 in Argentina. $30 on Wine-searcher for the 2005. Best bang for the buck in all of Argentina! Beautiful color—jet black, with tones of ruby, red, and...

Vistalba Corte B

Vistalba Corte B 2004 70% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon $18 to $32 on Wine-searcher, but numerous vendors at $20 or below. Keeper, especially for value Color is ruby, but somewhat light—seems just a tad young. Nice legs, especially for a middle-quality wine. Fruity, soft, and floral aroma. Like picking fresh fruits, or fresh...

Vistalba Corte C

Vistalba Corte C 70% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 10% Bonarda $10-$17 on Wine-searcher, but 3 vendors for $11 or less Nice ruby color but young, with few overtones, especially of darker colors. Light on the aroma. There is a subtle smell of fruits and rocks, but it’s very slight. Interesting taste. The wine acidic, bitter, smooth and...

Alta Vista “Alto”

Alta Vista “Alto” 2005 80% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Icon-level wine $56-$85 on Wine-searcher. Only 2 vendors. The “Alto” is the highest wine that Alta Vista produces. Its color is one of the most intense I’ve seen, even in a Malbec. Very dark, blackish, with tons of purple and dark red. Very mature. Aroma burst out...

Alta Vista “Atemporal” Blend

Alta Vista “Atemporal” Blend 2007 43% Malbec, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot $13-$20 on Wine-searcher Keeper Lovely, dark ruby color, with purplish tints. Aroma is very light. Has a floral and oaky smell. Great, full body. Very light on the finish, too. Nice oakiness that causes a puckering sensation, but...