Expert articles and wine tasting videos profiling wines from Argentina, Argentinian wine regions, the famous Mendoza wine region, the Malbec varietal & more.

NV Bodega Calle Baja Tanga Sparkling Rose, Argentina, Mendoza, Wine Review

Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$16.00USD

This is a blend of 90% Chenin Blanc and 10% Malbec.  The name means "lower tongs" i.e. "panty remover" and the label a bit suggestive.  The wine itself is a pleasant, inexpensive sparkling wine from Argentina.  Light salmon pink in color, clear and bright with a frothy mousse.  The nose has strawberries with light cherries which carries thru to the palate.  Good acidity.  Easy drinking.  It seems like it would be very food friendly.  Fried chicken could be a good match.  

2020 Chakana Malbec Estate Selection, Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$20.00USD

This wine is consistently an excellent value in Malbec.  Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose has plums, attic dust, and spice.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, plums with some spice.  This is deep.  Long finish.  Very nice on its own, this would be a great choice with a mid-week pizza.  Drink over the next five years.  

2022 Crios Sustentia Susana Balbo Chardonnay Low Calorie, Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

An interesting designation of "Low Calorie" which is part of the Sustentia lineup of low calorie, low alcohol wines.  This comes in at 9% abv.  Silvery/gold in color with some green hues.  The nose has a nice "wet rock" quality with a slight pineapple note.  Medium bodied.  Crisp, tart acidity on the palate.  Nice yellow grapefruit notes and long with a touch of Lemon Drop candies.  Good finish.  It is very nice on its own, but really needs food to go along with the acidity.  This would work nicely with seafood.  Drink over the next few years.  It will be interesting to see how well this li

2021 Bodega Colomé Malbec Auténtico, Argentina, Salta, Valle Chichaqui, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$42.00USD

This is 100% Malbec grown on its own roots.  The wine is aged 10 months in tank and ten months in bottle and sees no oak.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose has plums, black cherries, cloves, and cherries.  Full bodied.  Lush texture.  Firm tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is concentrated with lots of depth.  Flavors of plums and black raspberries.  Long finish.  It kept opening up all evening as I sampled it.  This really needs a few more years in the cellar but will be worth the weight.  Hold for three to five years and drink for ten to fifteen after that.  Ni

2021 Bodega Colomé Malbec Estate, Argentina, Salta, Calchaqui, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$27.00USD

Inky purple in color, opaque and slightly flat.  The nose is tight initially, but opens with air to show boysenberries, roasted herbs and spices.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  On the palate, there are black cherry flavors along with some spice.  With air, plums come out.  An interesting root beer note on the finish.  Also, some warmth.  This is young but delicious now.  No harm opening now, but it should improve with a couple years in the cellar.  Drink over the next ten years.  This would go well with stuffed acorn squash and of course, meat dishes.  

2023 Bodega Colomé Estate Torrontés, Argentina, Calchaqui Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$14.00USD

Great showing for this wine.   Screw capped.  Pale, silvery gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose has nice floral tones (white flowers?) along with a bit of peaches. Light bodied but with a round, sort of viscous texture.  Good acidity.  Crisp.  On the palate, lots of minerality, some peach, and slight pink grapefruit.  Moderately long finish.  There is a perception of sweetness but it is not sweet.  This drinks great on its own and will work well with lighter foods but also Thai or "Take-out" Chinese.  Drink over the next few years.  Excellent value.  

2020 Domaine Bousquet Ameri Malbec, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Vallry, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
94
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$37.00USD

One of the better Malbec's I have tasted.  It is named for one of the owners of  Domaine Bousquet.  This is 100% Malbec from the Domaine Bousquet home (certified Organic) vineyard grown at 4,125 feet.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is powerful with plums, black raspberries, slight coffee, and spice.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this has a velvety texture.  Dry but a perception of ripeness.  Flavors of plums, black raspberries and underlying char.  Long finish.  This is young but very tasty.  Drink over the next eight to twelve years.  This wo

NV Domaine Bousquet Brut Rosé Méthode Traditionelle, Argentina, Mendoza,

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

This is 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay.  Salmon pink in color with gold hues.  A moderate mousse with small bubble, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with strawberries, and slight orange peel.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  Less froth than the Brut.  On the palate, pomegranate and strawberry notes. Some orange notes.  Long finish.  This is ever so slightly sweet.  Drink over the next couple of years.  This would go well with Roasted Chicken or Duck.  

NV Domaine Bousquet Brut Méthode Traditionelle, Argentina, Mendoza, Tupangato Valley, Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

Made from organic grapes. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir.  Pale, silvery gold in color.  A nice mousse of tiny bubbles, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with lanolin, lemons and slight chalky note.  On the palate, this is frothy with good acidity.  Sweet/tart with green apple flavors.  Very tasty.  Nice minerality.  Long finish.  This is drinking quite well.  Drink over the next few years.  Very food friendly, this will work with just about any food you care to have it with.  It was also great with popcorn!  Great Value!

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