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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2025 (based on 5 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 21 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by golfhawk on 5/24/2022 & rated 89 points: Great blue fruits that is lighter than I expected. Will wait a year for the next one. (298 views) | | | Tasted by Nighthawk244 on 3/6/2021 & rated 91 points: Really liked this, agree with previous review that this came together really nicely. A solid 1hr to decant this will do wonders. Not as dry as dry as a typical Malbec (75% Malbec & 25% Cab Franc is probably why). The last glass was closer to a California Cab. (662 views) | | | Tasted by sid_loves_wine on 6/6/2020 & rated 93 points: Interesting stuff that started a little disjointed and began to harmonize with air.
Nose started very tight but showed some ripe blueberry, red and black licorice, menthol, very "cool" nose with ripe fruit lurking but no hint of heat at all. As the nose opened the fruit got a little darker and it began to show that combo of red meat and "bready" tones that a lot of high-quality Argentinian wine seems to show.
Palate was much more expressive, with a wash of ripe, slightly jammier fruit that really showed a full spectrum from bright red to nearly black. The bright red cherry and herbal tones showed the Cab Franc hidden in there, while the waves of plum and prune showed the Malbec (it wasn't "pruny" like an old wine, just showed some echoes of the flavor profile. Medium acidity, enough for the style, and a very sneaky, but ultimately slightly harsh tannic grip. Slightly bitter, herbal echoes on finish.
Very good and you can sense a little extra depth and complexity that justifies the $25 price compared to other less expensive Malbecs- it doesn't really stand out in any one area, but there's not a lot to find fault with. However, I'd say it's definitely too young- the nose has deep fruit lurking behind a tight-knit profile, and the tannins aren't too integrated. The acidity is high enough to help with aging as well. The value here would drop rapidly past $30 in my opinion. (1272 views) | | | Tasted by Chateau du Fey 1994 on 5/20/2020 & rated 91 points: I don’t understand some of the critical reviews of this wine. I think it is very good. Sure, it’s fruit might be a bit restrained but I don’t like my wines to be over the top. This has a rich bouquet, medium body and nice roundness that makes for an excellent wine. It did open up with time so would suggest a couple hours to decant. (1139 views) | | | Tasted by antmendo on 5/14/2020 & rated 86 points: Almost black in the glass and opaque like you may expect from a young Malbec. Nose is nice with dark fruit, rose, and some minerality. The front palate is soft but on the back mouth the taste becomes tight and tannic. This wine has potential but isn’t well integrated and the fruit doesn’t come through, dominated by bitterness. Tried on day two and it opened up a bit but still missing something. (1030 views) | | | Tasted by dlowrey99 on 5/13/2020: extremely austere out of the bottle, no fruit on the palate, astringent into bitterness on the finish. after a 3-hour decant, improved slightly but fruit was still absent on the front palate, with tannins sharp and profile abrasive on the back palate finish. though, in contrast the nose was very nice, dark berry and soft oak.
revisited 24 hours later, wine had softened considerably. easier to drink but not more enjoyable. fruit never showed up, just fell flat. (867 views) | | | Tasted by jdr20 on 4/19/2020 & rated 90 points: Velvet purple to ruby tinge at the edge. Distinct tinge of cracked black pepper on the nose, sitting on a body of concentrated black cherry and blackberry. Dried red cherry, black cherry, blackberry, olive, hint of almond, and distinct black pepper finish on the palate. Vibrant and crisp, nicely full bodied and fresh. Med alcohol (actual 13.5%). Med- finish. (761 views) | | | Tasted by jonfrutkin on 3/21/2020 & rated 91 points: I really love this wine. It is a 75% true Argentinian Malbec with 25% cab franc. The blend really mellows out the Malbec minerality. Good fruit with just enough bite at the end. It is not a complex wine just a really solid drinkable red. (455 views) | | | Tasted by bplant13 on 12/1/2019 & rated 91 points: Dry fruits. Lots of berries, with some floral notes and a hint of orange peel. Really good and a unique wine that I’ll certainly buy again! (740 views) | | | Tasted by edbianc on 9/13/2019 & rated 90 points: Great Malbec for the price. Good body, very drinkable. (700 views) |
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| Dominio del Plata Producer website
U.S. Importer (addt'l info)Malbec BlendCordiscoArgentina 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 MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-infoTupungato On weinlagen-info |
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