Tikal Malbec Amorio

Tikal

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2008 Other 90/100
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Taster #0534 · Jan 9, 2021
91/100
Similar to other bottles over the past year. Great value. One bottle left.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Nov 4, 2020
92/100
I bought this case many years ago on a lark.....and the WA rating. Two bottles now left. While it has never quite lived up to the WA rating, it has still been a great value and has outperformed its price point. I have had 2021 down as the back end of the drink window. I still think that should be the last year.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Jun 10, 2020
92/100
I posted a tasting note back in February about a sub par bottle of this one......after a few very good experiences. This bottle was back to what it had been. Fortunately, the February bottle was a one-off.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Feb 7, 2020
90/100
This bottle was well off from other tastings. I hope it is a one off situation...….4 bottles left.
2008 vintage
Taster #4347 · Feb 4, 2020
92/100
Pure dark color, essentially no visible signs of age at 12 years. Deep fruit, starting to show some secondary characteristics. Nice combination of modest forward brightness & acidity and brooding backward plum, cherry and blueberry fruit and slight earthiness. Apparently at the perfect age now, not near the end of its drinking window (CT currently says it ended 2019). Very nice balance overall. While a perfect food match would be a grilled steak, I like it on its own, with …
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Nov 22, 2019
93/100
My comments on this wine going back a few years have mostly expressed disappointment. It was no where near the WA rating. Then a bottle earlier this year began to reflect a better experience. This bottle was even better and is up to the WA rating. I don't usually expect a wine in this price range to take so long to come around. I would be a drinker now.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Jun 7, 2019
92/100
This wine had been a big disappointment to me until a bottle I drank about last August. It showed at that point that it was coming around to the WA rating of 93. This bottle was even better......I gave it a 92, but it might even be better. I am a little surprised that a wine at this price point took so long to come around. This one should be drunk now.....it is hard to see how it can get …
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Aug 29, 2018
91/100
I have been disappointed in this wine in relation to the WA rating, but not necessarily with regard to price point. This bottle was a little better than earlier experiences.
2008 vintage
Taster #7781 · Aug 28, 2017
90/100
One of the better Malbecs I've had in quite a long time. Very complex wine with a very nice spice to it. Easy drinking and would pair with many meals including heavy red meats, but despite the fact that it's easy drinking, it bursts in the mouth with flavors.
2008 vintage
Taster #5541 · Apr 23, 2017
At peak or a bit beyond. Doesn't have structure to hold on longer. Drink.
2008 vintage
Taster #9582 · Dec 27, 2016
92/100
A very nice Malbec. Nice strong blackberry on the nice with nice strong fruit on the palate. Nice long finish. This wine will drink nicely for many years.
2008 vintage
Taster #8685 · Oct 2, 2016
90/100
Much better the second day.
2008 vintage
Taster #7536 · Oct 23, 2015
91/100
Loved it, smooth round and balanced Malbec, with great red fruit & plums. Excelent with empanadas.
2008 vintage
Taster #9122 · Aug 30, 2015
95/100
After 2 hours in decanter, this wine opened and became a fabulous Malbec - layers of fruit and long finish. Not at all like the heavy, leaden Malbecs so common. Do not underestimate this wine!
2008 vintage
Taster #4131 · Aug 5, 2015
85/100
great malbec. ready to drink but maybe 1 or 2 years could improve it. very nice wine.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Jul 7, 2015
89/100
Similar to prior tastings. Good value, but there is no sign of the WA rating of 93 showing up.
2008 vintage
Taster #0729 · Jun 27, 2015
85/100
A little thick, a little dull, a little heavy but it worked OK with a pizza. Glad I don't have much more.
2008 vintage
Taster #7208 · Dec 5, 2014
88/100
This bottle troubles me a bit. It was a gift with unknown provenance which may contribute to my sense that all is not right. Color is on light side for a Malbec. Browner on the edges than I would expect for a 2008. Nose on opening had a light barnyard funk which I like. On opening there was a slight off taste I associate with grapes let in sun too long during harvest. A slightly "cooked" taste. This bottle may …
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Sep 30, 2014
89/100
Needs a 1 hour decant....at least. Great value. "Different"......not like a typical malbec, but good with the type of food one would get a malbec out for.
2008 vintage
Taster #0534 · Jan 7, 2014
90/100
Deep, dark purple. Somewhat unusual overall taste for a Malbec. A note of cherries came through. Not sure where the high WA rating came from, but still enjoyable with a good PQR.
2008 vintage
Taster #8995 · Apr 20, 2013
Zeer intense aroma's van rijpe kersen, zwarte en rode bessen. Fluweelzacht en rijk in de mond met de juiste grip en tanninestructuur.
2008 vintage
Taster #7954 · Mar 25, 2013
88/100
A lot more cherry than anticipated, very light and fine tannins. Never developed that signature dark bold fruit Malbec note, but was very enjoyable. Went well with everything and everyone.
2008 vintage
Taster #3762 · Feb 13, 2013
89/100
This is not a pop n pour wine. To do so is an injustice, no question. Upon opening it stinks. Not a pleasant bouquet. But decant and enjoy slowly with friends and conversation and this muddy dark purple prince turns into a King! Bouquet comes out. Fruits of plum and dark cherry dance on your tongue. A near triple Yum yum yum! Buy again and enjoy the ride
2008 vintage
Taster #2765 · Jan 11, 2013
90/100
dark inky purple, smooth on the palate with good balance, nothing complex,but very enjoyable....takes about 1/2 hr to open nicely
2008 vintage
Taster #0648 · Oct 29, 2012
88/100
Deep purple color. Plums and musk on the palate. Rather light and lacking in mouthfeel or a big finish. Overall, enjoyable and what you expect for $25. Drink now or over the next few years.
2008 vintage