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

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.

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A-

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Vintage:

2021

Current Price:

$27.00USD

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.

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

Vintage:

2021

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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

2016 Bodega Colomé Malbec Estate, Argentina, Calchaqui Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$20.00USD

Made from four vineyards ranging from 1700 to 3111 meters in height. This is a concentrated and very dark wine. It was better on day 2. Inky purple in color. The nose has plums, black cherries and dust. On the palate, this has firm tannins. It is slightly tart black cherry fruit. On day 2 it opens to show a delicious side. Give it some air if opening soon. It will work great with meats and other roasted dishes. Proper cellaring has some upside here. This is a great value in red wine.

2017 Bodega Colomé Malbec Auténtico, Argentina, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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Current Price:

$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.

2019 Graffigna Malbec, Argentina, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$12.00USD

This is an inexpensive Malbec that delivers way above its price point. Grown at 3,000 feet in elevation, the concentration shows. 13.5% abv. It was tight upon opening but with about thirty minutes of air, it showed very nicely. Purple in color with ruby swirls. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose is tight at tfirst but opens to show black cherry fruit and baking spices. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is concentrated with black cherry fruit, baking spice and slight smoke. A long finish. This will benefit from a year or two in the cellar but if drinking now, open and let breathe f

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