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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2022 (based on 6 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.9 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 41 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by scottyggg on 1/16/2021 & rated 92 points: Garnet. Blueberry. Blackberry. A whiff of cinnamon. Comparisons to compote are right on the money. Tannins soft as a baby's buttocks. (1009 views) | | | Tasted by Cag4 on 7/9/2020 & rated 94 points: Last of the 2011...and more’s the pity! Wow, this has really matured. Knit together nicely with tannins soft and velvet-like. Inky dark with brooding blue fruit (not young fruit, but compote... blueberry pie that dried on the plate and intensified in flavor). Leather, earth and rich graphite minerality. Mouth coating mid-palate with a lovely long finish... it’s been a while since I’ve had a really exceptional single vineyard Malbec... and I’ve missed it! (1120 views) | | | Tasted by Coachron13 on 5/4/2019 & rated 88 points: Just OK. Sort of old world, some eucalyptus, not really our thing. (1472 views) | | | Tasted by ddingley on 11/3/2017 & rated 92 points: For a long time I've had a hard time loving Malbec, just haven't detected interesting features in this moderate price range ($30-60) although a much higher end one was great. But this was excellent; a really nice mix of fruit and cocoa and oak while still retaining a smooth elegance. Wish I bought a few and not just the one. Great now and probably for a few more years at least. (2253 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 8/4/2017 & rated 92 points: A fantastic Malbec: highly complex, layered, powerful, and balanced. Has a long life ahead. (2284 views) | | | Tasted by BHFred on 5/5/2017 & rated 93 points: Excellent! Great with a flank steak. Blueberry, chocolate and great balance. Great now, but I think more bottle time might be even better (1955 views) | | | Tasted by andreguima on 4/19/2017 & rated 93 points: What a great Malbec! I tasted it 3 years ago during a visit to Casarena but the impression I have now when opening one of the bottles I brought is much better. Explosion of fruits and compote, with a lot of minerality, floral and already showing some hints of tertiary aromas although hidden by the fruits. I think it can develop for another 6 years easily. Full bodied with a lot of extract but presenting very soft tannins and ready to drink today. (1893 views) | | | Tasted by kmadamskkz on 3/6/2017 & rated 94 points: Slightly inky dark purple with aromas of fresh crushed blueberry and blackberry, with a sanflewood nuance. Full bodied with firm soft tannins, acidity is perfectly balanced with the full throttle blueberry blackberry mashup, dark chocolate, espresso, earth bomb. For all the big flavors, there's a finesse to the balance of all those bold flavors. This has some years ahead of it yet, almost sorry I opened this bottle! This wine is definitely for grilled charred meat. Probably won't touch the next bottle for at least 1 year, drinkable now, but, best guess 2019 - 2025. (1709 views) | | | Tasted by Cag4 on 12/10/2016 & rated 94 points: This is just now entering its peak, which I suspect will continue to evolve for another 4+ years (and remain drinkable long after). Really starting to knit together into something extraordinary. (1489 views) | | | Tasted by marcellevi on 9/24/2016 & rated 93 points: Really superb, intense color and nose of plum, raspberry and pencil. fantastic balance with all the oak character complementing the fruit and med-firm tannins. (1322 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 4/20/2016 & rated 92 points: As others have pointed out, this is very serious Malbec, not what you would pickup off the shelf at the local retailer for $10-$15. This is the second bottle I have enjoyed over the last 11 months and both have been impressive. Deep, very dark, classy, and reasonably complex. A nice change, as compared to the string of fruit bombs coming from Argentina, readily available in restaurants and stores. This will most definitely last for another 5-8 years if cellared properly. Very nice. (1704 views) | | | Tasted by Buick455 on 3/25/2016 & rated 92 points: Very good Malbec. This is serious stuff. Color was purple and black. Lots of fruit on the nose and palate. Potential for many years. Palate was ink, plum, spice. Even though it was young it had a good balance. Long finish. (1582 views) | | | Tasted by marcellevi on 3/19/2016 & rated 93 points: Superb Malbec. Inky, dense color, ripe aromatic plum nose, bold body and structure. (1513 views) | | | Tasted by TheKoch on 11/29/2015 & rated 90 points: Boyfriend brought this back from Argentina. I generally like Malbecs for a reliable, fruit forward, low cost red, but usually don't consider them "special" per se. This wine truly was. Elegant balance of fruit and acidity; drank well out of the gates, but can see how waiting a few more years would only do it more justice. Definitely memorable. (1821 views) | | | Tasted by sortiarius on 10/3/2015 & rated 93 points: The wife opened it for herself while having a cold. Couldnt taste anything so she put it in the fridge and I had the rest the next day. Surprisingly it had opened up and was actually more fruity and complex than the previous I've had. This would suggest the wine is yet too young to consume. Will keep for another year before opening again. (1661 views) | | | Tasted by dbenglis on 9/1/2015 & rated 88 points: Floral on the nose, opaque, dark ruby, nice legs, medium body/alcohol/tannins, ripe fruit burst on the end, moderately balanced. Not my favorite, but would drink again. After decanting 15-30 minutes tannic feel on tongue was reduced. (1388 views) | | | Tasted by marcellevi on 7/26/2015 & rated 93 points: Superb. Tannic, dense, ripe fruit, oak. (1389 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 5/25/2015 & rated 92 points: Decanted briefly. Full bodied, very dark opaque purple. Perfect accompaniment to smoked beef short ribs. Aromas and flavors of crushed brambly blackberry, sweet blueberry, dark roasted coffee and some emerging earthtones in the background. Still a bit of oak and definitely some structure, but both should integrate with additional cellaring. Juicy and concentrated in the mouth. Still young but I expect this will only improve over the next few years. Very nice. (1562 views) | | | Tasted by Brendel on 1/24/2015 & rated 85 points: Popped and poured. Closed, tight bouquet. Deep color, nice legs. Mouthfeel is medium with good structure, round tannins, well balanced. Then a burst of intense fruit that continus into a nice finish. Very slight citrus note. By itself we felt this wine would be 92-93 pts. Sadly the wine went terribly with food: filet mignon, asparagus and potatoes. It seemed to have an unbalanced, harsh astringent and slightly sour taste. This was present even more so on second day. (1995 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 1/3/2015: Mendoza Malbec (SF Wine Trading Company): Quite dark center. Reticent scents of blue fruit and baking spices. Medium to full, powerful entry with ripe but not sweet fruit. Inner mouth floral tones that none of the other wines had, a distinct citric (blood orange?) lift toward the end, and serious, grainy tannins. Serious stuff in need of bottle age but potentially excellent. Although the wood did not seem as obvious as in some of the other wines, this left a persistent layer of dusty cocoa on the aftertaste. (2261 views) | | | Tasted by VinoRosso on 12/25/2014 & rated 92 points: Nice floral notes. Probably would have benefited from a little more decanting as it was a bit tight. (1741 views) | | | Tasted by Cag4 on 8/31/2014 & rated 92 points: Wait... The Lauren vineyard is much more approachable now. (2013 views) | | | Tasted by ppearson9 on 3/30/2014 & rated 93 points: Bought at vineyard in Mendoza. Really good juice. Paid like $20 for it, but it is definitely worth more like $30-40 which I would pay. (1766 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2014, IWC Issue #173
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Another U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Malbec Varietal character (Appellation America)
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. It is known in much of France as Côt, and, in Cahors, also as Auxerrois. There are in fact hundreds of local synonyms, since Malbec at one time was widely planted all over the country. Sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure (a disease that results in premature fruit drop) is the primary reason that Malbec has become a decreasing factor in most of France. Although plantings in the Medoc have decreased by over twothirds since the mid-twentieth century, Malbec is now the dominant red varietal in the Cahors area. The Appellation Controlée regulations for Cahors require a minimum content of 70%. Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, on its own roots. Sadly, over the years the bug infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are being replanted on resistant rootstock. Happily, the vines thrive in the arid climate of the Mendoza region in the foothills of the Andes. Made in the context of this South American nation’s Spanish and Italian heritage, it produces a delicious wine that has almost nothing in common with Bordeaux except the color. Argentines often spell it “Malbeck” and make wines from it that are slightly similar in flavor to those made in Europe, but with softer, lusher structure, more like New World Merlot. Another difference is that where French examples are usually considered short-lived, Argentine Malbecs seem to age fairly well. Successful Argentine Malbec growers claim that, in order to develop full maturity and distinction, Malbec needs “hang time” even after sugar levels indicate ripeness. Otherwise, immature Malbec can be very “green” tasting, without its characteristic notes of plum and anise. Malbec in Argentina has come to be appreciated for a spicy white pepper characteristic, the aroma of violets, and sweet, jammy fruit. It is a seductive wine that is typically warm and generous in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, and very appealing when young. Almost always producing a ripe and fruity, even plummy wine, Malbec can take oak aging or show well without it; it’s juicy and quaffable when young but can benefit from aging, developing an intriguing complexity with time in the bottle. It can range in price from as little as $7 to more than $75. The true potential of Argentine Malbec, and indeed in the entire spectrum of Argentine wines, is demonstrated by the fact that many of the world’s most renowned winemakers have come to Argentina to make wine. Both the legendary California winemaker Paul Hobbs, and Michel Rolland of Bordeaux, one of the world’s most famous winemakers, have created very high-end Malbecs. It may be the Italian component in the country’s mixed Latin family tree that fosters the fact that Malbec is an exceptional companion with a broad range of food. Its well-balanced fruit-and-acid profile makes it a natural with rare beef (bear in mind that Argentina is cattle country), but it’s just as good with simple fare from burgers to fried chicken. With its natural balance, good pairings include: cajun cuisine, calzones, cannelloni with meat, poultry, vegetable couscous, steak creole, Greek cuisine, deviled eggs, hummus, Indian cuisine, leg of lamb, Mexican cuisine with meat, pâté, spinach soufflé, and hearty pasta. For cheeses, think of harder styles that are either waxed or oiled, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta Salata, Romano, Asiago, Pont l’Eveque, Gruyere, Manchego, Cantal, Comte, old Gouda, old Cheddar, Baulderstone, Beaufort, Leicester, aged Chesire, Chevre Noir, Wensleydale, Tilsit, Iberico, Mahon, Roncal, and Mizithra.Argentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaLujan de Cuyo Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo)
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