Alamos Red Blend 2014
The parent company of widely-distributed Alamos is Catena, a winery that is one of the foremost in Mendoza. Alamos is easy and very drinkable considering it’s price point. The 2014 Red Blend has a nose that is bursting with dark Hudson cherries, juicy plums and a playful whiff of wild underbrush. The attack is equally […]
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Malbec Don Miguel Gascón Reserva 2011
Inky-hued and opaque as starless night, the 2011, Gascon Familia Gascón Reserva Malbec emits boysenberries, mulberries and dusty-dry soil on the nose. It’s quite plump in the mouth with full, round, ripe tannins, moderate acidity and singed herbs on the finish. Vinous and intense, it’s a nice example of Argentine malbec with good QPR. 14.8% […]
Rutini Malbec 2012
Vinified on 80% new French oak and 20% new American oak for 12 months, the 2012 Rutini Malbec offers classic high-altitude notes of blueberries and black raspberries, along with a subtle top note of Madagascar vanilla. On the palate, abundantly bright acidity, and an intriguing slightly salty, slightly herbal countenance that shows mostly on a […]
Kaiken Malbec Ultra 2012
Poured by and tasted with winemaker and proprietor, Aurelio Montes, a man who is both passionate and dedicated to producing wines that compliment classic Argentinian cuisine. Fresh and vibrant, and brimming over with blueberry and blackberry notes, anise, dried thyme and a spicy whiff of black pepper. On the palate, bright acidity and abundant, fine […]