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WA 98
IWC 93
Argentina
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List $120.00
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98 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$120 list] The 2009 Finca Bella Vista was sourced from a vineyard planted in 1910 giving a miserly yield of 0.75 tons per acre. It displays slightly blacker fruit, a bit more depth and opulence, and a finish that seems endless. Give it 5-6 years of cellaring and enjoy it from 2016 to 2029+. (Dec 2011)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(90+-year-old vines grown at 3,100 feet; 14 h/h; all three of these high-end malbecs spent 15 months in all-new French oak): Deep, bright ruby. Brooding aromas of blackberry, tar, licorice, violet and bitter chocolate. Dense, suave and vibrant, with superb inner-mouth energy to the black fruit, licorice and violet flavors. Really beautifully integrated acidity shows an almost peppery pungency. Finishes very long and lively, with noble, fine-grained tannins and a palate-saturating impression of extract. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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$34.95
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WA 93
IWC 90
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $48.00
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93 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$48 list] The 2009 Quimera is a blend of 40% Malbec, 22% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot with yields averaging a minuscule 1.3 tons per acre. The wine was aged in 40% new French oak. Pain grille, pencil lead, Asian spices, incense, violets, and assorted black fruits inform the nose of a complex, intense, layered, spicy, succulent wine with impeccable balance and length. Although it can be approached now, it will benefit from another 2-3 years of cellaring. (Dec 2011)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(a blend of 31% malbec, 27% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot; 40% new French oak): Ruby-red. Aromas of black raspberry, crushed cherry, caraway seed, graphite and licorice. Juicy and tightly wound, with an almost tart quality to the blackberry and cranberry fruit. Very young and structured but bound-up today. Finishes with good floral lift and plenty of acidity. This will need time in the cellar to loosen up and gain in nuance. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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$17.95
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IWC 89
Argentina
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89 points Stephen Tanzer (Internaitonal Wine Cellar): "(from 80-year-old vines) Good full red-ruby. Plum, mocha and herbs on the nose, with leafy and peppery nuances. Deeper and more tannic than the malbec, showing the slightly herbaceous complexity of cabernet from the Medoc. These tannins will require some bottle aging but this wine has the stuffing to support it. Michael Rolland consults for this very promising new venture... (Jan/Feb 2011)"
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$15.95
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IWC 91
WA 90
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $20.00
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91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$20 list] Dark bright red. Plum, currant, tobacco and cola on the ripe, varietally expressive nose. A lush, sweet, fine-grained midweight with good freshness to its raspberry, plum and spice flavors. Finishes with good ripe tannins and some edgy acidity that calls for a year of patience. Excellent value. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) was aged in French and American oak, some of each portion new, for 16 months. Cedar, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant notes lead to a surprisingly elegant Cabernet for its humble price. Spicy, smooth-textured, and easygoing, with a bit of underlying structure, it will provide enjoyment over the next 6-7 years. (Dec 2011)"
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WA 94
IWC 92
WE 92
Argentina
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94 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Alta Catena Malbec comes from the Angelica, La Piramide, Nicasia and Adrianna Vineyards and undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrel, then is aged in French oak, 50% new, for 18 months. It offers a gorgeous, pure, floral bouquet with ripe pomegranate and wild strawberry imbued with superb minerality and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a tense, almost broody entry. It is a classic Malbec, one you might almost think came from the Old World, underpinned by great structure and a sense of masculinity. Yet it is superbly balanced with plenty of ripe, earthy black fruit laced with tar and tobacco towards the long, rather aristocratic finish. Excellent. Drink 2014-2025. (Oct 2012)"
92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(from four different vineyards, each picked at four different times): Good ruby-red. Laid-back aromas of blackberry, musky coffee and licorice, with a violet note emerging with air. Superconcentrated and sweet, but with firm balancing acidity and a mineral pungency giving the wine excellent thrust. Very deep malbec with broad, smooth tannins and serious length. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "This is gorgeous on the bouquet, with earth, flower blossom, licorice and sandalwood aromas. It feels lush and layered, with ripe, happy flavors of sultry black fruit and cassis. Fruity, long and delicious on the finish, this is a very easy Malbec to dig into now and until 2015. (Nov 2012)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "A dark, jammy red, offering a juicy core of blackberry preserves, blueberry paste and cassis fruit that expands with hints of melted licorice, espresso bean and cocoa nib. Fine length. Drink now through 2016. (10/15/12)"
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$11.95
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IWC 90
WA 90
W&S 90
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $19.00
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90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(a blend of 57% malbec, 15% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 10% syrah and 3% petit verdot): Bright medium ruby. Sexy, nuanced aromas of blackberry, game, chocolate, herbs and smoky oak, with suggestions of liqueur-like ripeness. Suave on entry, then dense and smooth in the middle, showing good violet lift to the intense black fruit flavors. The rising finish shows excellent retention of fruit and tannins that are firm but not hard. As usual, this bottling offers a lot of flavor for the price. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$19 list] The 2009 Clos de Los Siete is a nearly identical blend with the same elevage. Ripe, succulent, and impressively balanced, this outstanding value will also drink well for another 5-6 years. (Dec 2011)"
90 points Wine & Spirits: "A modern malbec, this blends scents of sweet black fruit with notes of tart red fruit, ripe, rich and juicy. Still youthful, the wine’s texture needs meat to give it shape. (Feb 2012)"
'Smart Buys' and 89 points Wine Spectator: "Rich yet cut, with complex layers of cassis, blackberry and fig paste leading to notes of tobacco and wild herb that linger on the minerally finish. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot. Drink now. (11/30/11)"
17/20 points Decanter: "It's polished to a high sheen but won't overpower your senses. Bright and perfumed with aromas of chocolate truffles and underneath notes of plums and damsons. In the mouth it's sleek and supple with a creamy undercurrent, brambly fruits and a lifted finish. Alcohol 14%. (Aug 2012)"
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WA 92
WS 90
Argentina
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List $29.00
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92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "Colome’s Estate Malbec is annually one of Argentina’s better values. The 2009 Estate Malbec (85%) contains small amounts of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah in its blend. It spent 15 months in barrel, 30% new American, the balance second-use French with the fruit sourced from some of the world’s most elevated vineyards. It is purple in color with a captivating nose of cedar, Asian spices, incense, violets, black licorice, espresso, and assorted back fruits. Made in a racy style with uplifting acidity, it is a beautifully proportioned offering with exceptional elegance and length. Give it several more years of cellaring and drink this fantastic value from 2013 to 2024. (Dec 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Offers good density to the blueberry, raspberry and blackberry coulis notes that are backed by vibrant acidity. Floral and mineral notes play out on the long, tangy finish. Drink now through 2014... (11/15/11)"
Producer notes: "This Colomé Malbec is produced mainly from pre-phylloxera vines planted in 1854. Bodega Colomé vineyards are bio-dynamically and sustainably farmed at an altitude of 5,500 to 8,500 feet and are believed to be the highest vineyards in the world. The sandy and alluvial soils yield small crops and produce deeply colored and concentrated wines which capture the soul of this distinct terroir.
Our Estate Wines represent the unique character of cooler climate Argentine Malbec, the country’s signature red grape. Grown in the northern province of Salta at high elevations, the grapes and wines express bright fruit profiles, while retaining acid and tannin for structure, a combination rare in Argentina. Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Syrah and Petit Verdot are blended for complexity, structure, and a rich, supple mouthfeel to produce a truly remarkable wine. Tasting notes: The color is deep, dark red with a magenta hue. This wine is layered on the nose with blackberry, licorice, violet, bitter chocolate and spices. The flavors are rich with layered fig paste, plums, cassis and blackberry fruit. Subtle French oak flavors are well balanced and fully integrated through the mid-palate and well into the finish, which is long and round."
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WA 90
IWC 89
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $15.00
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90+ points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$15 list] Susana Balbo is very high on Mendoza’s 2009 vintage, calling it a 'fantastic year'. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon spent 5 months in seasoned French and American oak. It is purple-colored with a classy nose of cigar box, cassis, black currant, and violets. Medium-to full bodied, it has excellent depth, savory flavors, ripe tannin for balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It will evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 4-5 years. (Aug 2009)"
89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$15 list] Bright red-ruby. Aromas and flavors of ripe currant, leather, smoke, baker's chocolate and dried herbs. Smooth, lush and ripe; a satisfying, seamless cabernet with fine-grained dusty tannins and nice length. This punches above its weight class. (Jan/Feb 2011)"
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WA 91
Argentina
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91 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Malbec Gran Reserva was sourced from 103 year old vines and aged for 12 months in new French oak. Smoky oak, game, lavender, black cherry, and blueberry inform the nose of a layered, plush, flavorful wine with superb volume and length for its modest price. It has enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide enjoyment through 2019. (Dec 2011)"
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WA 92
IWC 91
Argentina
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92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The new releases include one white wine, the 2009 Chardonnay, always an outstanding value. It was barrel-fermented, went through full malolactic fermentation, and was aged sur lie for 14 months in 30% new French oak. Aromas of buttered popcorn, poached pear, and spiced apple inform the nose of a creamy-textured, spicy, ripe, medium-bodied wine. This nicely proportioned, lengthy effort will provide enjoyment over the next 4-5 years. (Dec 2011)"
91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright light yellow. Aromas of peach, apricot, nutmeg and flowers, complemented by oaky nuances (30% new). Fat, rich and sweet but with solid balancing acidity. A full-throttle fruit bomb with impressive depth and 3D texture, from a Gualtallary vineyard planted at 4,700 feet. The pH here is a very reasonable 3.2 in spite of the vines' long hang and a hint of botrytis. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
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$18.95
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WS 89
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $25.00
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$25 list] Rich, displaying dark cassis, blackberry and plum sauce flavors that are balanced with oak, spice and licorice notes on the long, broad finish. Drink now. (6/15/12)"
Producer notes: "From 70-year-old vines. Deep violet color, with aromas of cherries and ripe plums. Spiced, with notes of mocha and blackberries. Elegantly sweet. Delicate perfume and elegant structure. Aging potential: 8 years."
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IWC 88
WS 87
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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List $21.00
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88 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright medium red. Aromas and flavors of redcurrant, cherry, spiced plum, menthol and smoky oak reminded me a bit of pinot noir. Juicy and pure in the mouth, with good cut and intensity and subtle floral perfume. Tangy, moderately intense malbec with harmonious acidity and easygoing tannins. On the light side and very easy to drink. (Mar/Apr 2012)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "[$21 list] This medium-bodied red offers subtle depth to the bright berry and plum fruit, as hints of spice and grilled herb linger in the finish. Drink now. (2012)"
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$11.75
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W&S 89
Argentina
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89 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine & Spirits: "A blend of 70 percent malbec with corvina, this is made in the style of a ripasso. In spite of the warmth of its alcohol, it feels refreshing, the acidity like a beacon illuminating the red fruit flavor. For veal slow-braised with sweet spices. (Feb 2012)"
Producer notes: "70% Malbec, 30% semi-dried Corvina. A deep-coloured red with violet notes. A decisive bouquet of ripe, jammy fruits, especially prune, with a further suggestion of licorice. Great structure immediately on the palate with a well maintained acidity, nicely balanced by decisive and lively tannins. The generous nose makes for a pleasantly dry finish. The technique used here is Masi’s speciality: double fermentation. After soft pressing of the Malbec grapes, on-skin fermentation lasted 16 days in stainless steel tanks at a constant 23-27°C. The second fermentation was induced with selected yeasts and used 30% of whole Corvina grapes given a brief appassimento treatment before pressing. 13.5% alcohol."
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$7.95
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Argentina
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List $13.00
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Greenish yellow in color. The nose is complex and combines a blend of citrus fruits (such as pink grapefruit and lime) with white peach and notes of hay. On the palate, a good entry of fresh fruit, well-balanced with a clean finish.
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$6.95
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Argentina
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List $11.00
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Wine Enthusiast: "Starts with jammy, dusty, simple aromas of raspberry and strawberry. The palate has both a juicy front edge but also a creamy middle that houses lactic-tasting pie cherry and strawberry flavors. Regular stuff for simple sipping... (Aug 2010)"
Producer notes: "Rich ruby red in color with purple hints. Fresh fruit, cinnamon and cherry aromas. Very attractive velvety feel on the palate, delicious finish. Alcohol 13.7%."
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WE 90
WA 89
WS 89
Argentina
In stock, 12+ available
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$18 list] With a serious, generous opening of graphite, cassis and wild berry aromas, this Malbec is in good shape. It feels full, round and just right, with dark berry, spice and licorice flavors playing off one another. It's sweet, ripe, dense, and a touch woody on the finish; drink now-2014. Alcohol 14.5%. (Aug 2012)"
89 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$18 list] The 2009 Reserve Malbec spent 12 months in first and second use French oak. Expressive aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, mocha, cherry cola, and assorted black fruits lead to an elegantly styled, nicely proportioned, plush Malbec that will perform optimally from 2013 to 2021. It, too, is an excellent value. (Dec 2011)"
89 points Wine Spectator: "[$18 list] Polished and supple, with fine tannins framing the rich kirsch, plum sauce and cassis notes, supported by a firm yet creamy frame, with hints of mocha and spice. Drink now. (8/31/12)"
Producer notes: "100% Malbec. Deep red colour with hints of purple. Expressive on the nose with notes of ripe black fruits, violets, and tobacco. Long finish. Barrel aged 12 months in first and second use French oak. Alcohol 14.3%."
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WA 85
Argentina
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Producer notes: "100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nicely focused blackberry, cherry, plum, fruitcake with dark chocolate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is concentrated and has firm tannins for great personality. Part of the wine (40%) is matured in American oak barrels for 12 months in order to accomplish structure. Food Pairing: Wild, red meat, spicy pastas and fine fermented cheeses or Roquefort."
85 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$12 list] Medium purple; black currant and cassis aromas and flavors, modest density and length. (Oct 2010)"
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WA 92
IWC 90
Argentina
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List $35.00
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92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Amorio is 100% Malbec sourced from an ungrafted 43-year-old vineyard and aged for 16 months in 60% new French oak before bottling without fining or filtration (as are all of these wines). Purple-colored with legs that coat the glass, it exhibits an expressive nose of balsam wood, smoke, spice box, lavender, and black cherry. This leads to a medium-bodied, elegant style of Malbec with plenty of savory fruit and incipient complexity. Give this lengthy offering 2-3 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2012 to 2024. (Dec 2010)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$35 list] Good deep full ruby. Very expressive aromas of blueberry, violet, menthol, graphite and dark chocolate. In a rather extractive, hedonistic style, perhaps a tad roasted but offering sweet, sexy, high-toned flavors of cola, sassafras and violet. Finishes supple, sweet and long, with very fine-grained tannins. (Jan/Feb 2011)"
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WS 87
Argentina
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$12 list] A fleshy, rounded style, with ripe boysenberry, fig sauce and crushed plum fruit followed by a streak of dark licorice on the finish. Drink now. (4/30/11)"
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