2020 Domaine Jean Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend, Argentina, Mendoza, Tupangato Valley, Wine Review

This is a blend of 35% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc. It is certified organic. Purple in color with ruby swirls. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries and slight char. On the palate, medium to full bodied. Raspberries and black raspberries. Firm tannins. Long finish. This drinks easy with no bite. Clean. This drinks well now and should drink well for the next five to eight years. Tasty on its own, this will work well with beef or pork dishes. Really a tremendous value in organic wines.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2019

Current Price:

$13.00USD

Mendoza: Argentina's Premier Wine Region Profiled

Ask any wine lover about wines from Argentina, and you'll probably get one of two answers – malbec or Mendoza. Just as wines made from the malbec grape are associated with Argentina, the country that made them great, Mendoza's influence on Argentina's wine industry is so strong that many people focus exclusively on this region.

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2020 Domaine Jean Bousquet Malbec Virgen, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Tupungato, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$13.00USD

This is an organically grown, relatively inexpensive Malbec from Argentina. Purple/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cherries and baking spices. With air, some black cherries. On the palate, nice black cherry fruit, some plums and a bit of char. Medium tannins. Good acidity. This is a dry wine with just a perception of ripeness/sweetness. Good finish. This will be a popular wine to serve at cookouts with burgers off the grill. Drink over the next three to five years.

2021 Domaine Bousquet Virgen Natural Malbec, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$13.00USD

This was my favorite of the Virgen lineup of wines recently tasted and seemed a step up from the 2020 Organic Malbec. Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has sweet black cherries, some plums, some currants and a slight earthy note. Nice lush mouthfeel. Firm tannins. Great balance and energy. On the palate, black cherries and plums with some depth. Long finish. Tremendous value. It drinks great on its own and will work well with meats and fowl off the grill (and, veggies too). Drink over the next three to five years.

2020 Domaine Bousquet Ameri Red Blend, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$37.00USD

This is a blend of 60% Malbec, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 10% Merlot grown at 4,125 feet at the certified Organic Estate vineyard of Domaine Bousquet. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is ripe with plums, black cherries, raisins, spice and char.

2018 Domaine Jean Bousquet Gran Malbec, Argentina, Uco Valley, Tupangato, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$21.00USD

Made from Organic grapes. This is 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah, and 5% Merlot. Inky purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, plums, baking spices and slight char. Tannic. Tart acidity. On the palate, plums and black raspberries with some spice. This needs a couple of years to integrate and then should drink well for eight to ten. If opening now, give it a few hours of air. This drinks well on its own but will go well with grilled meats.

2020 Domaine Jean Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend, Argentina, Mendoza, Tupangato Valley, Wine Review

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