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Lindaflor Malbec 2004

Oct 07, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Malbec, Wine & Liquor

Lindaflor Malbec 2004. 100% Malbec. $29-$49 on Wine-searcher. A fair price is around $30. Beautiful ruby color, with strong violet tints. Seems mature, the legs aren’t too great. Floral, peppery aroma. Some notes of nuts and plums as well. Lots of body, very round, and very structured. Very long as well. Has a strong oak taste,...

Trapiche “Profuso” Malbec Encabezado

Aug 27, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Dessert Wine, Wine & Liquor

Varietal: Malbec. Type: Dessert Wine. Price: Unavailable on Wine-searcher. But it costs about $50 for 500 mL in Argentina. This was part of a restaurant tasting, and I couldn’t check the year on this wine, but I think it’s a very new experiment, so there should be only one year of it made. Also note that, unlike most dessert...

Andeluna Pasionado

Aug 23, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Red Blend, Wine & Liquor

Andeluna Pasionado 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (highest proportion), Cabernet Franc, Merlot Unavailable online, but the 2003 is going for $35-$43 on Wine-searcher (2 vendors) Keeper Lovely color—a dark ruby-violet, verging on black. Legs aren’t very defined. Aroma of soil, olives, flowers, and herbs. Very strong. Quite...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...