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Terrazas de los Andes "Las Compuertas" Single Vineyard Lujan de Cuyo Malbec 2014
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James Suckling
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Wine Advocate
(6/29/2018) "The 2014 Single Vineyard Las Compuertas Malbec comes from an old massal selection of Malbec planted in 1929 at 1,070 meters in altitude in one of the higher and cooler zones of Lujan de Cuyo. This is a classical Malbec from a traditional zone. It aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of them new. It still shows some of the character of the wines from a past era, with notable ripeness and oak, some smoky and chocolaty notes, fine-grained, abundant tannins, moderate acidity and a dry finish, but it's fresher and better balanced and less rustic. I look forward to tasting more-recent vintages, like 2016, to see where this is going, as I think there is an ongoing change here. Drink Date: 2018 - 2022."
(6/29/2018) "The 2014 Single Vineyard Las Compuertas Malbec comes from an old massal selection of Malbec planted in 1929 at 1,070 meters in altitude in one of the higher and cooler zones of Lujan de Cuyo. This is a classical Malbec from a traditional zone. It aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% of them new. It still shows some of the character of the wines from a past era, with notable ripeness and oak, some smoky and chocolaty notes, fine-grained, abundant tannins, moderate acidity and a dry finish, but it's fresher and better balanced and less rustic. I look forward to tasting more-recent vintages, like 2016, to see where this is going, as I think there is an ongoing change here. Drink Date: 2018 - 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!
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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
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."
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
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."
$
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.
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
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
Vina Cobos "Felino" Mendoza Malbec 2016
Juicy, grapey, inky, fruity, soft, fun and deliciously drinkable!
90
Our Score
92
James Suckling
(6/2017) "This is focused and refined with a beautiful precision and finesse. Medium body, fine tannins, and fresh wine. Very beautiful finish. Drink now."
(6/2017) "This is focused and refined with a beautiful precision and finesse. Medium body, fine tannins, and fresh wine. Very beautiful finish. Drink now."
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
