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Casarena "Naoki's Vineyard" Mendoza Malbec 2014
92
Our Score
92
Wine Advocate
92
Wine Spectator
92
Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
(6/2018) "(From vines on a plateau above Agrelo on the eastern side of the valley; the amount of limestone in this soil is unusual for the area, which is not normally a prime place for Malbec): Bright red-ruby. Highly aromatic perfume of blackberry, violet and licorice, plus a touch of peppery wildness; I was reminded both of Pinot Noir and northern Rhone Syrah. Plush, savory, pungent wine with distinctive limestone energy giving the middle palate a light touch. Utterly fine-grained wine with terrific subtle flavor intensity and grip. Finishes with very smooth tannins and lovely rising floral length. A very complex, penetrating Malbec with lovely restrained sweetness."
(6/2018) "(From vines on a plateau above Agrelo on the eastern side of the valley; the amount of limestone in this soil is unusual for the area, which is not normally a prime place for Malbec): Bright red-ruby. Highly aromatic perfume of blackberry, violet and licorice, plus a touch of peppery wildness; I was reminded both of Pinot Noir and northern Rhone Syrah. Plush, savory, pungent wine with distinctive limestone energy giving the middle palate a light touch. Utterly fine-grained wine with terrific subtle flavor intensity and grip. Finishes with very smooth tannins and lovely rising floral length. A very complex, penetrating Malbec with lovely restrained sweetness."
Bodega Colome Salta Malbec 2015
#18 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2017!
92
Wine Spectator
(12/31/2017) "Refined and rich-tasting, with effusive minerality to the red berry and cherry flavors, lathered with plenty of creamy accents. Pepper and cigar box notes show on the long and complex finish. Drink now through 2022."
(12/31/2017) "Refined and rich-tasting, with effusive minerality to the red berry and cherry flavors, lathered with plenty of creamy accents. Pepper and cigar box notes show on the long and complex finish. Drink now through 2022."
Puramun Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2014
A big, clean juicy Malbec from the longtime winemaker at Catena. Median online retail is $25. Our price blows that away!
92
Wine Advocate
92
Wine Enthusiast
(5/1/2017) "Potent, inky aromas of blackberry and licorice reflect this beefy Malbec's opaque black color. In the mouth, this is energetic and not just heavy and extracted. Lightly salted black-fruit flavors are lifted by acidity, while this finishes deep and strong. Drink through 2022."
(5/1/2017) "Potent, inky aromas of blackberry and licorice reflect this beefy Malbec's opaque black color. In the mouth, this is energetic and not just heavy and extracted. Lightly salted black-fruit flavors are lifted by acidity, while this finishes deep and strong. Drink through 2022."
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Roark Santa Ynez Valley Malbec 2014
A tiny amount available on this Ryan Roark closeout! For fans of his non-interventionist wines, this is one of the few varietal Santa Barbara County Malbecs we can remember seeing! All indigenous yeasts and neutral barrels only.
Kaiken "Ultra" Mendoza Malbec 2015
#45 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2017!
90
Wine Spectator
(12/15/2017) "Dense and rich-tasting, with a muscular mix of dark currant and black olive flavors that are supported by firm tannins. Cocoa powder and slate notes fill the finish, along with peppery hints. Drink now through 2022."
(12/15/2017) "Dense and rich-tasting, with a muscular mix of dark currant and black olive flavors that are supported by firm tannins. Cocoa powder and slate notes fill the finish, along with peppery hints. Drink now through 2022."
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Catena Mendoza Malbec 2016
92
Wine Advocate
(6/29/2018) "The fresh, floral and expressive 2016 Catena Malbec blends grapes from different parts of Mendoza: Lunlunta, Agrelo, Altamira El Cepillo and Gualtallary. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in French and American oak barrels for an average of 12 months. It's straight and a little austere but has deep flavors. Superb quality for the price and volume. Drink Date 2018 - 2023." (Argentina)
(6/29/2018) "The fresh, floral and expressive 2016 Catena Malbec blends grapes from different parts of Mendoza: Lunlunta, Agrelo, Altamira El Cepillo and Gualtallary. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in French and American oak barrels for an average of 12 months. It's straight and a little austere but has deep flavors. Superb quality for the price and volume. Drink Date 2018 - 2023." (Argentina)
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Zuccardi "Q" Mendoza Malbec 2015
91
Our Score
94
James Suckling
(6/21/2017) "Wow. This is exciting. Blackberries, flowers, dark fruit and hints of walnut shell here follow through to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. This is tight and polished. Give it two or three years to soften, but it is already very pretty." (Argentina)
(6/21/2017) "Wow. This is exciting. Blackberries, flowers, dark fruit and hints of walnut shell here follow through to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. This is tight and polished. Give it two or three years to soften, but it is already very pretty." (Argentina)
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Mendel "Lunta" Lujan de Cuyo Malbec 2015
90
Our Score
92
James Suckling
90
Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
(7/2017) "(14.5% alcohol; from very old vines on stony soil close to the river; 50% done in tank): Bright red-ruby. Blackberry and violet scents are accented by stony minerality. A sweet, pliant fruit bomb on the palate; surprisingly fleshy and broad but with lovely inner-mouth floral lift. An element of smoky minerality contributes complexity to the berry and plum fruit. Finishes with seamless tannins and excellent length. Quite substantial for this entry-level wine."
(7/2017) "(14.5% alcohol; from very old vines on stony soil close to the river; 50% done in tank): Bright red-ruby. Blackberry and violet scents are accented by stony minerality. A sweet, pliant fruit bomb on the palate; surprisingly fleshy and broad but with lovely inner-mouth floral lift. An element of smoky minerality contributes complexity to the berry and plum fruit. Finishes with seamless tannins and excellent length. Quite substantial for this entry-level wine."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Bodega Norton "Reserva" Mendoza Malbec 2016
90+
Wine Advocate
(6/29/2018) "The 2016 Reserva Malbec is approximately 60% grapes from Valle de Uco and 40% from Luján de Cuyo, and in this vintage, they removed the new oak from the élevage so that it is now exclusively in used 225-liter oak barrels. There are more grapes from Uco, and in this cooler, rainier year, the wine comes through as balanced, serious and juicy, with varietal character, fine tannins and balanced acidity."
(6/29/2018) "The 2016 Reserva Malbec is approximately 60% grapes from Valle de Uco and 40% from Luján de Cuyo, and in this vintage, they removed the new oak from the élevage so that it is now exclusively in used 225-liter oak barrels. There are more grapes from Uco, and in this cooler, rainier year, the wine comes through as balanced, serious and juicy, with varietal character, fine tannins and balanced acidity."
Bodega El Esteco "Don David Reserve" Calchaqui Valley Malbec 2017
#65 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018!
90
Wine Spectator
(11/30/2018) "Dried red fruit flavors are lively, offering a surplus of rich, dried savory herb notes. Accents of hot stone and white pepper flood the finish. Drink now through 2023."
(11/30/2018) "Dried red fruit flavors are lively, offering a surplus of rich, dried savory herb notes. Accents of hot stone and white pepper flood the finish. Drink now through 2023."
