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| 2005 - Catena Zapata, Bodegas Catena Alta Cabernet |
| now u know why Governors go down in Argentina! |
| Jul 01, 2009 |
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| This wine made me a believer in the magical powers of Argentina! They say the grapes are harvested @ 3100' & 3400' elevation but whatever the reason, it not only comes down from "on high" but will take u there quickly! This is an awesome wine that will only get better with age. You can drink now or cellar for a few years but do yourself (& ur friends) a favor and serve it at cellar temperature (55 to 60 degrees F.). You will be rewarded as the wine's complexity unfolds in your glass as it warms to room temperature! |
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| 2005 - Poesia Pasodoble |
| Jan 09, 2009 |
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| Dark ruby core with a lighter pink rim. Sweet
blackberry and cherry aromas up front are surrounded by smoke, soy
sauce, dried anise and a hint of barbeque ribs. Medium bodied in the
mouth with ripe fruit flavors of blueberry, black cherry and raspberry.
The tannins are fairly small and ripe, making this an approachable wine
that is ready to drink (but with enough oomph to last another 2 - 4
years). Nice lingering finish with a touch of Good & Plenty candy
licorice. |
| Argentina strikes
again by bringing one of the best values to the wine world. A blend of
34% Cabernet Sauvignon (for red fruit and structure), 33% Malbec (for
spice and acidity) and 33% Syrah (for rich, dark flavors and body). All
this fruit and power needs balance to keep the wine from going over the
top, and the acid in the Malbec does the trick. |
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| 2006 - Trapiche Broquel, Malbec |
| Jan 09, 2009 |
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| Dark purple core with a fuchsia rim. Alluring, complex and
spicy aromas of nutmeg, plum and black cherry around a hint of dark
earth. Very easy entry on the palate. Plush and medium bodied with
black cherry flavors accented by smoke, wet stone and blackberries.
Medium acidity balancing out the rich fruit with a lingering dusty
cocoa finish.
Throw a rack of
lamb on the grill (yes, buy some lamb at your local grocery store, it's
delicious) and pour a tall glass of this wine. Rich, smooth and easy
drinking with a good dose of spice and smoke makes this the perfect
companion to grilled meats. A Portobello cheeseburger would stand up
very well too, and the acid of the Malbec will cut right through the
fat in the gooey swiss cheese that should be melting off it. |
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| 2005 - Dona Paula Malbec Seleccion de Bodega |
| Stunning; and I've had a lot of Malbec! |
| Jun 27, 2008 |
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| Black core with a vibrant purple and fuchsia rim. The nose overflows with creme de cassis, blueberry syrup, black cherries, sweet vanilla & cedar spice, all surrounded by lighter floral notes and a touch of sandalwood. The entry onto the palate is bright and fruit full of lush raspberries, red and black cherries over a hint of sweet tea, dark chocolate and cinnamon. Full bodied with round tannins that are very well integrated. This wine is young and will continue to improve for another 5 or so years, but it is beautiful now as well. |
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| 2004 - Catena Zapata, Bodegas Catena Malbec |
| Big Bold Cocoa |
| Jun 09, 2008 |
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| This wine was extremely rich and vevlety... I let this one breath for a few hours. It revealed dark cherry on the nose and hints of chocolate. The cocoa is dry and flaked all over your palate- making it taste like you're drinking chocolate covered strawberries. |
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| 2004 - Pascual Toso Pascual Toso Malbec |
| Pass |
| Jun 09, 2008 |
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| Nothing like the 2005 - just all over the place and not in a good way at all. I will say that it was fairly well balanced. The finish tended towards acidic over time. An ok wine based on the price, but I would still say pass compared to the 2005. |
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| 2005 - Pascual Toso Pascual Toso Malbec |
| Enjoyable Value |
| Jun 09, 2008 |
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| Good for the price but not blowing me away. Nose is strong with alcohol-tinged, slightly overripe fruit. Relatively full-bodied for an Argentinian wine, with little of the mineral qualities that typically distinguish offerings from this region. Not unpleasant, but almost had more characteristics of a California Zinfandel than a Malbec from this region. |
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| 2003 - Achaval Ferrer Malbec |
| Interesting |
| Jun 05, 2008 |
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| This wine reminds me quite a bit of a Chianti with the exuberant sour cherry and the horsey, earthy, stinky, and even spicy aspects, the high acidity. There are some very nice tannins to make this nice and dry too, and the finish is clean, but overall it is not too well balanced for our palates. Balance keeps it from getting 3 stars. |
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| 2003 - Mendel Unus |
| Interesting from Argentina |
| Jun 02, 2008 |
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| I smell pepper on the nose, but also raisin. On the palate - blueberry, blueberry, blueberry, and plum, and raisin/currant/cassis and a little cherry and more blueberry. Creamy, almost caramel. This is unlike any other wine I've had from this country. |
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| 2006 - Lurton, J & F Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire) |
| Decent |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| Not great, but not bad for the price. Drink now and drink with food. This wine has fruit buried beneath the oak and somewhat dirty flavors of leaves and twigs. Don't buy a case - but it would work in a jam. |
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| 2003 - Achaval Ferrer Malbec |
| Puts the Umph in Umph! |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| This wine is a bit of a bully, but a nice bully. It pounds your palate with its rich cocoa and anise flavors, but then backs off on the finish and ends on a nice smoother cherry sauce flavor. |
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| 2004 - Achaval Ferrer Malbec |
| Good Stuff |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| My only complaint on this wine is that it comes off a little bit too simple. Other vintages have been more complex. However, for the price it still delivers excellent fruit and earth undertones. |
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| 2005 - Achaval Ferrer Malbec |
| Excellent Value |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| This was a very exciting wine for the $16 I paid for it. This is easily confused for a $40+ of Argentina Malbec. This is the best vintage of this bottling so far to date. Tight wine, but it opens up with nice pepper, light chocolate, black berries and dirt. |
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| 2003 - Achaval Ferrer Quimera |
| Cocoa Wine |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| This vintage has beautiful cocoa that is dominating the palate, but even a little too much so. There is some strong plum and rubarb components in there, but the cocoa is still king. Should continue to change - maybe release more fruit. |
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| 2004 - Achaval Ferrer Quimera |
| Excellent Vintage |
| May 31, 2008 |
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| I really loved this well structure Malbec from Argentina. This producer continues to impress me with its quality wines at all price points. The usual characters of cherry, cocoa and earth shine in this wine, but its the vanilla oak that takes main stage for me. This should last a while. |
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