deeply colored, extracted rim. on the nose ripe to overripe dark fruits, baking spices... on the palate high acids, full midpalate, firm and grippy tannins, high alcohol. i suppose wine is balanced technically, hard and soft elements are there and equal, ok length, good intensity, average complexity. wine lacks finesse which i think is part of the balance comment. decent wine, not a fan of the style.
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Dark but snappy, this has light floral and mineral hints, but it's mostly driven by the crushed blackberry flavors. Medium + acidity, medium finish. (Personal note: just as tasty as the more expensive Cabernet Franc from Pelleriti.) Would buy again.
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Stewed prunes with dark blue fruit tones with some nice acidity and oak. Rustic Malbec style that seemed to better integrate with airtime. Will decant next bottle to try and sense how this wine can either evolve with time or stay like they are.
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Nice! The nose was faint, but not totally absent. Notes of lees (bread dough) and oak. Some blueberry poked through affter some time. The palate had a pleasant astringency, hitting a very nice note with the tannins. Dry, full bodied, and rich, with med- acid. A hint of licorice and a general oaky note,
"I don't know how to describe it, but it's pretty good," said Max.
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Nose - Cassis, rich, dark fruit Palate - well integrated for its youth. not heavy fruit notes wood has hints of cedar. Citric acid bitterness on finish qpr winner for sure
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Inky purple in the glass. Classic but a little subdued Malbec nose of blackberry, currant, pencil shavings, mashed blueberries, and oak. Palate is medium bodied with low-ish acidity and smooth tannins. Blackberry on the palate is hidden beneath oak flavors of vanilla, sweet cinnamon, and clove. There's also some minerality/freshness here. Finish is slightly dusty and lingers with dark chocolate.
I like it but don't love it. Another example of "not enough wine for the oak." This would be fantastic if there was more prominence and depth to the fruit.
Drink now and within the next few years. The oak may settle after a few years but not sure the fruit will last that long.
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4/29/2024 - 1winemaven Likes this wine: 89 Points
A nice wine, in the drinking window, but with a slight funk I wasn't totally down with. Maybe just a bottle variation.
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1/22/2024 - Jhpozza Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great new world Malbec. Deep and complex.
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1/5/2024 - DB Lawton Likes this wine: 88 Points
A bit lighter in body than some other Malbecs I’ve had recently. Cherry and Strawberry on the front with a bit of spice on the back.
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4/10/2023 - Rillekille Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice match homemade burgers.
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1/29/2023 - peeno Likes this wine: 90 Points
Quite possibly the best $15 bottle red wine out there. Full body dark fruits with complimentary aromas. Mild to moderate tannins with mild acidity.
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1/26/2023 - wren460 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Extremely delicious and solid wine. This wine kills everything out there at this price point.
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1/2/2023 - @yourfavoritewino Likes this wine:
Excellent!
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12/30/2022 - Kento61 Likes this wine: 89 Points
hold
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12/8/2022 - markjanes wrote: 78 Points
deeply colored, extracted rim. on the nose ripe to overripe dark fruits, baking spices... on the palate high acids, full midpalate, firm and grippy tannins, high alcohol. i suppose wine is balanced technically, hard and soft elements are there and equal, ok length, good intensity, average complexity. wine lacks finesse which i think is part of the balance comment. decent wine, not a fan of the style.
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11/14/2022 - pfleche@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
See notes.
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10/22/2022 - Aloha-1 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious.
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10/18/2022 - KJ Cellars wrote:
One of the best malbecs I have ever had
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8/2/2022 - MBusk Likes this wine: 90 Points
Dark but snappy, this has light floral and mineral hints, but it's mostly driven by the crushed blackberry flavors. Medium + acidity, medium finish. (Personal note: just as tasty as the more expensive Cabernet Franc from Pelleriti.) Would buy again.
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1/28/2022 - pfleche@gmail.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid! Bold dark fruit, smooth with softening tannins. Great with food!
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12/24/2021 - Rbhan12 wrote: 89 Points
Tried this almost a year ago. Found another one, decanted for a few hours, back in bottle overnight.
Dark fruits on the nose, plums and violets. Palate is full bodied, dark fruited, plums, a touch of herbs. Finish is rocky and earthy.
Definitely better Malbec for the money, and not even close to the 95 points Suckling gave it. I guess the "Suckling 6" rules applies. 95-6=89.
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12/7/2021 - syrahz Likes this wine: 90 Points
Easy drinker. Pleasant and enjoyable. Need restraint to keep from drinking the entire bottle.
This last bottle was better than the previous ones.
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10/22/2021 - jesperarent wrote: 86 Points
Bouquet better than taste. Bitterness/metallic on finish. Definitely a food wine. A bit expensive for 200 Dkr Malbec. Do not buy again
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9/4/2021 - Rillekille Likes this wine: 87 Points
Nice wine, fruity with a little bit earthy after taste.
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7/14/2021 - Jollyball Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice dark ruby red color. Smooth from start to finish. Light on the tannins and nice light fruit in the nose.
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5/26/2021 - Hawkeye_Addict Likes this wine: 89 Points
For twenty bucks, not bad. A good easy drinker.
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5/20/2021 - Mikecu6 wrote: 87 Points
A very average Malbec. A bit bland. Look for another option
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5/1/2021 - Parmstro78 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tannins soft, easy to drink now. Excellent QPR
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4/14/2021 - drmarc61 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Stewed prunes with dark blue fruit tones with some nice acidity and oak. Rustic Malbec style that seemed to better integrate with airtime. Will decant next bottle to try and sense how this wine can either evolve with time or stay like they are.
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4/13/2021 - Jessie and Max Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice! The nose was faint, but not totally absent. Notes of lees (bread dough) and oak. Some blueberry poked through affter some time. The palate had a pleasant astringency, hitting a very nice note with the tannins. Dry, full bodied, and rich, with med- acid. A hint of licorice and a general oaky note,
"I don't know how to describe it, but it's pretty good," said Max.
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1/21/2021 - eBoB wrote: 89 Points
Good balance; it’s not typical Malbec - it’s not full body. Vgood
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1/17/2021 - jnash67 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very dark red color. Very nice Malbec. James Suckling gives it a 95 and while very good wouldn't go that high.
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1/8/2021 - munktun Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nose - Cassis, rich, dark fruit
Palate - well integrated for its youth. not heavy fruit notes wood has hints of cedar. Citric acid bitterness on finish
qpr winner for sure
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1/3/2021 - Rbhan12 wrote: 89 Points
Decanted an hour or so.
Inky purple in the glass. Classic but a little subdued Malbec nose of blackberry, currant, pencil shavings, mashed blueberries, and oak. Palate is medium bodied with low-ish acidity and smooth tannins. Blackberry on the palate is hidden beneath oak flavors of vanilla, sweet cinnamon, and clove. There's also some minerality/freshness here. Finish is slightly dusty and lingers with dark chocolate.
I like it but don't love it. Another example of "not enough wine for the oak." This would be fantastic if there was more prominence and depth to the fruit.
Drink now and within the next few years. The oak may settle after a few years but not sure the fruit will last that long.
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12/18/2020 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Pretty good, not sure about the 95 points etc...
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