Decanted for an hour out of the cellar and served with grilled steak and bbq pulled chicken. Good nose, spice and tobacco on the palate short finish. Well liked by all a.round the table
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i generally dont like Malbecs, but on the advice of other members, i decanted for about 2 hours. it was smooth with verysoft fruit, short finish. Went perfectly with a jambalaya.
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Decanted as per the recommendations. On first try I am reminded of prunes. This wine has an astringent quality that I kind of like and the tannins are really in your face. Not bad, but not really anything to write home about either. I have to differ with those who describe this as a fruity wine. I don't find it the least bit fruity. Dry, astringent and tannic is not fruity for me.
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Creamy nose of plum and blackberry with a hint of sweetness. The pallet has a hint of a creamy sweetness and pepper. The tannins are a bit sharp however this is an enjoyable wine. Great ruby color.
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Did not decant, but poured 30 minutes after uncorking. Very nice nose of cherry, spice, and other berries. A bit less tannic than a more traditional Malbec, but we enjoyed this bottle without food accompaniment. This is not a big Malbec, but none-the-less an enjoyable red to share with friends.
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pepper and dark fruit - only planned to drink one but we enjoyed it so much my Easter dinner guests insisted on another and another - all 4 are gone. I should have saved one bottle, it would have been nice to have next Easter after another year in the cellar. Quite nice for the price.
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Uninspiring nose. Flat taste. Says it is reserve, but very pedestrian. Low fruit leveand what little exists are black. Ends on a sourish note. No finish to speak of. Decanted for 90 minutes.
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Opened not decanted. Someone brought this over as a gift. Sweet black cherry nose. Really low in acid, almost flat tasting. Starts with a smooth entry with black fruit, then suddenly drops off and ends on a sharp, sour note. Needs lots of food. Mediocre.
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Tasted like cherry Dr. Pepper. That characteristic faded after a while, but the wine still seemed off overall -- disjointed. Fake, sweet fruit, like canned "juice" that's little more than high fructose corn syrup. Certainly drinkable, but not well-made.
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1/17/2021 - EJDALEwine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Excellent. Drinking beautifully at 12 years, and has another 5 or 10.
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11/3/2020 - EJDALEwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
We enjoyed this with a steak and baked potato. Excellent fit. We ate everything and drank the whole bottle before we knew it.
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1/25/2019 - oz11779 wrote: 85 Points
Deep colour, almost murky garnet, some fading. Tobacco, cherry nose; blackberry, acid, moderate length. Simple, pleasant, good food wine.
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1/16/2015 - fordsisson Likes this wine: 87 Points
Dark fruit and tabacco
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9/1/2014 - McMalbec Likes this wine: 87 Points
Decanted for an hour out of the cellar and served with grilled steak and bbq pulled chicken. Good nose, spice and tobacco on the palate short finish. Well liked by all a.round the table
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6/27/2014 - djallen77 Likes this wine: 83 Points
Very light for a Malbec. Short to medium finish. Dark berries, but muted. Went well with BBQ chicken salad.
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8/11/2012 - EvanRose Likes this wine: 89 Points
i generally dont like Malbecs, but on the advice of other members, i decanted for about 2 hours. it was smooth with verysoft fruit, short finish. Went perfectly with a jambalaya.
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2/18/2012 - dzal808@gmail.com wrote: 86 Points
Decanted as per the recommendations. On first try I am reminded of prunes. This wine has an astringent quality that I kind of like and the tannins are really in your face. Not bad, but not really anything to write home about either. I have to differ with those who describe this as a fruity wine. I don't find it the least bit fruity. Dry, astringent and tannic is not fruity for me.
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10/7/2011 - ey1294 wrote: 89 Points
Needs time to show up, try 2 plus hours.
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8/27/2011 - ksde wrote: 92 Points
This wine needs to be decanted. It develops a nice creamy palate and a great allspice nose after a few hours.
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6/8/2011 - powrsurg wrote: 87 Points
Creamy nose of plum and blackberry with a hint of sweetness. The pallet has a hint of a creamy sweetness and pepper. The tannins are a bit sharp however this is an enjoyable wine. Great ruby color.
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4/22/2011 - moxey1 wrote: 75 Points
wine club - disappointing
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1/12/2011 - Windus22 wrote: 95 Points
This wine needs to breath! Once it has decanted, it is full bodied, fruity, and well balanced.
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12/23/2010 - Telly_S wrote: 86 Points
Strong dark fruit aroma with a hint of violet, blackberry and plum flavours, fruity with medium finish.
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12/6/2010 - northgardener wrote: 87 Points
Did not decant, but poured 30 minutes after uncorking. Very nice nose of cherry, spice, and other berries. A bit less tannic than a more traditional Malbec, but we enjoyed this bottle without food accompaniment. This is not a big Malbec, but none-the-less an enjoyable red to share with friends.
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5/11/2010 - bccdavid wrote: 90 Points
Very nice. Great pop & pour.
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4/4/2010 - jaalol wrote: 87 Points
pepper and dark fruit - only planned to drink one but we enjoyed it so much my Easter dinner guests insisted on another and another - all 4 are gone. I should have saved one bottle, it would have been nice to have next Easter after another year in the cellar. Quite nice for the price.
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7/4/2009 - Pflinn wrote: 85 Points
This bottle was fair
Just ok
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7/4/2009 - mwhitmoe wrote: 81 Points
Uninspiring nose. Flat taste. Says it is reserve, but very pedestrian. Low fruit leveand what little exists are black. Ends on a sourish note. No finish to speak of. Decanted for 90 minutes.
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6/12/2009 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened not decanted. Someone brought this over as a gift. Sweet black cherry nose. Really low in acid, almost flat tasting. Starts with a smooth entry with black fruit, then suddenly drops off and ends on a sharp, sour note. Needs lots of food. Mediocre.
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5/24/2009 - Always4wine wrote: 87 Points
Nice nose and good balance. Pepper and a bit of flint.
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4/6/2009 - bobbert wrote: 88 Points
WSJ wines selection. This dre needed lots of air, but them was o'k. Low tanmnins, pleanty of black Raspberry.
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3/24/2009 - valecnik wrote: 82 Points
Tasted like cherry Dr. Pepper. That characteristic faded after a while, but the wine still seemed off overall -- disjointed. Fake, sweet fruit, like canned "juice" that's little more than high fructose corn syrup. Certainly drinkable, but not well-made.
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3/21/2009 - blockboy wrote: 90 Points
pretty nice overall, especially for price
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2/28/2009 - dirtdawg wrote: 75 Points
Not ready yet. I think this will age nicely. I will wait to drink my second bottle in a couple years.
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2/25/2009 - jl46 wrote: 85 Points
Hint of blueberry.
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2/8/2009 - moxey1 wrote: 82 Points
A promising young malbec that should mature very nicely over time
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12/21/2008 - Mocoondo wrote: 70 Points
Not that great at all. The best word I can use to describe this wine is "blah".
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