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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...

Monte Cinco Reserva

Monte 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...

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...

Carinae Malbec Finca Deneza

Carinae Malbec Finca Deneza (Reserve Line) 2004 100% Malbec Not available on Wine-searcher. $16 for the 2008. This is what, during my visit to Bodega Carinae, my guide termed a “masculine” Malbec—that is, a Malbec that emphasizes earthier and oakier flavors instead of fruitier ones. Carinae produces both types, and it really...

Santa Julia Magna Malbec

Santa Julia Magna Malbec 2007 (I think it’s known as the Malbec Reserva 2007 in the US) 100% Malbec Familia Zuccardi $9-$16 on Wine-searcher Okay color, with violet tones. Smell isn’t bad. Kind of earthy, but with a slight black fruit hint. Has the smell of minerals. Taste is a bit underwhelming, especially for a Malbec. Nice...

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...

Alta Vista Malbec Gran Reserva Terroir Selection

Alta Vista Malbec Gran Reserva Terroir Selection (a.k.a. the Grand Reserve Malbec) 2006 100% Malbec. Blend of Malbec grapes from numerous terroirs. $20-$28 on Wine-searcher Keeper Nice dark ruby color, with great legs. Strong, controlled, humid aroma. Rather complex—smells of earth and fruit. Lots of body and rather smooth. Very...