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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2019 (based on 100 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 86.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 34 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by redz on 4/30/2020 flawed bottle: usually enjoy Broquel, but this bottle tasted burnt. (741 views) | | | Tasted by Djwpar3 on 9/23/2018 & rated 89 points: Wonderful dark red color. Bright cherry fruits with little acidity. Vanilla afterwards, tobacco. Tannins are light, body is full but not overwhelming. A typical Malbec, refreshing, versatile pair with steak, pizza...etc. (1066 views) | | | Tasted by 302863 on 11/27/2017 & rated 88 points: Great wine for the price
The body is medium. (1556 views) | | | Tasted by bps2266 on 9/3/2016 & rated 86 points: wood and blackberry jam on the nose. very forward palate of blueberry syrup, blackberries, and anise with little complexity but a nice spearmint finish. pretty alcoholic. don't pick up any tannin. burger fare. (2703 views) | | | Tasted by ashikoh on 8/23/2016 & rated 88 points: Inky purple with magenta rim. Nose of brambly dark berries and plum as well as hints of violets, spicy oak, and coffee over time. Very plush and juicy on the palate with sweet black fruit and soft tannins. Long, minty finish. (2628 views) | | | Tasted by Raja on 7/4/2016 & rated 88 points: Nice soft fruit and typical Malbec nose. A little heat and acid in the finish. (2298 views) | | | Tasted by bianca15 on 6/21/2016 & rated 88 points: A nice Malbec. I like the Trapiche Malbecs in general but the Broquel is a little smoother and more complex. Nice tannins and soft fruit. (2061 views) | | | Tasted by corkscrews on 6/14/2016 & rated 88 points: A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, spice on finish, a solid wine that delivers a good QPR. www.winelx.com (1788 views) | | | Tasted by kenito799 on 3/19/2016 & rated 88 points: Dark purple in the glass. Wood and spicy plum on the nose. Bright blck raspberry fruit with prominent oak-vanilla notes. Tannins witha slight grip. Very nice with roast beef, solid value malbec. (1211 views) | | | Tasted by bboard on 3/8/2016: It is ripe, lush, a little sweet for my taste (even after a day), plummy/cherry, med-full body, little acidity, finishes med+ with a little chocolate finish. For its price point C$15-$16 tax in - it does the job. Maybe a party wine, or good with food (that's a little sweet) (1207 views) | | | Tasted by bradfriedlander on 3/1/2016 & rated 89 points: Deep fruit extraction, full mouth feel, long finish, soft tannins. (1080 views) | | | Tasted by KimberJ on 3/1/2016 & rated 85 points: good fruit and tannn (50 views) | | | Tasted by ev3rthesame on 2/26/2016 & rated 84 points: Have had this bottle three times after my first rating of giving it a 90. Last three times it has been flat. Very watery tasting without any dimension. It is just ok. (1062 views) | | | Tasted by stevemadere on 12/7/2015 & rated 89 points: Lush. Berry. Not too fruity but not entirely dry. Probably the best Argentine Malbec I've had. (1582 views) | | | Tasted by Jeffyboy on 12/5/2015 & rated 85 points: dark prune colour, cleare and shiny; nice. nose: cherries with alcohol, robust, bit dull. taste: sharp and robust; bit overwhelming; chocloate finosh with some milk-oaky background. I wish it was more balanced. (842 views) | | | Tasted by Horwoodml on 12/3/2015 & rated 51 points: Horrible tasting wine. Don't do it! (1042 views) | | | Tasted by Motz on 11/13/2015 & rated 87 points: Big fruit, big timber, big alcohol. A straightforward, unabashed, sledgehammer of a wine. Lacking depth...but there is a whole lot of it. (1256 views) | | | Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 8/1/2015 flawed bottle: Deep ruby colored. Saucy blackberries and red cherries on the nose, some carmelized sugar and charred wood. Medium-bodied, fine tannins, dull blackberry and black cherry fruit, some vanilla, cedar and loam. This wine was shipped in the middle of a heat wave and it tastes like it, with some reduced sugar, cooked berry compote and dulled flavors. Shame, as I've found proper bottles to be reliably good examples of inexpensive Malbec. (1337 views) | | | Tasted by Yiannis on 6/1/2015 & rated 90 points: Dark purple. Nose of medium intensity displaying blackberries, liquorice, violets and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured with ripe fruit and balancing acidity. Med+ aftertaste. Very enjoyable red. Drinks nicely already. (1469 views) | | | Tasted by ev3rthesame on 5/5/2015 & rated 90 points: Prob one of the best Malbecs I have tasted that hasn't been aged for 8-10 years.
Drinks like an aged Cabernet Saivignon. Luscious tannins and subtle oak notes to
Balance the flavor. Quite surprised to read the low reviewers/ratings of this of this wine. This is a hidden gem especially for the price point. I rushed back to the store and bought the only 2 remaining bottles on the shelf. (655 views) | | | Tasted by KeithAkers on 4/2/2015 & rated 75 points: Trapiche Lunch (Rios D'Sudamerica, Chicago IL): Nose: The nose shows off more distinct oak notes with wood, dark red cherries, leather, coffee, and black fruits.
Taste: Full bodied with wood tannins and medium acidity. The structure is there with woody notes, dark red cherries, black fruits, and coffee notes.
Overall: The oak is showing off in a big way. It's a bit overbearing at the moment. (1567 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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MendozaMalbec 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 Mendoza |
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