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

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. Nice on its own, this will work well with a steak, but also with Eggplant Parmesan.

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2021

Current Price:

$42.00USD

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

Vintage:

2021

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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.

2017 Bodega Amalaya Malbec Estate Grown, Argentina, Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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A-

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is a blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat, and 5% Petite Verdot. Grown from vineyards at 5,900 feet above sea level. Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose has plums, spice and black raspberries. Also a touch of black pepper. On the palate, this has silky tannins. Plum and black cherry fruit. Not noticeable oak. This wine is about accessibility and easy enjoyment. Good fruit. It goes down easily. Should be drunk within the next few years. It will work with medium and heartier foods well. This retails for around $15 which is a great value.

2017 Bodega Colomé Malbec Auténtico, Argentina, Wine Review

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2017

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$25.00USD

This is a screaming value. Served to a group of friends, everyone loved it. It retails for around $25, but can often be found for less. The grapes are from 100 plus year old vines at 2300 meters in altitude. It sees no oak. Inky purple in color. The nose has black cherries, black raspberries, and slight fig notes. On the palate, this has soft tannins. The wine has so much energy. Very fresh and bright. Concentrated fruits of plums and black cherries over a gravel quality that is both interesting and delicious. Good acidity. Nice finish. This will match a wide variety of foods.

NV Domaine Bousquet Malbec Natural Origins, Argentina, Tupungato, Wine Review

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B+

Current Price:

$20.00USD

This comes in a 3 liter box. The beauty of the box is that the wine is deprived of oxygen enabling the consumer to drink it over a long period of time. This box was sampled initially in June, repeatedly thru the summer, and again in October. There was no noticeable degradation. This is the type of wine made for the person who wants an occasional glass of wine (or a wine to be used in cooking too) that is still good. I sampled the Cab and this one and preferred the Malbec. It is from Argentina from a vineyard at 100 feet in altitude. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nos

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