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Taster #7601
· Jan 4, 2022
Had this one lurking in the cellar for a while. Not a typical malbec at least not at this age... it's lost most of its "oomph" I guess? Color is still beautiful dark opaque red as you'd expect, without any bricking I can perceive. Lots of bell pepper on the nose -- almost like a cab franc? Did not expect that. Bell pepper also on the palate, along with a tiny bit of funkiness I could do without. Missing most …
2006 vintage
Taster #3366
· Oct 24, 2014
89/100
Dense and opaque in the glass, with ruby at the edges. Terroir-driven nose of earth and funk, along with green pepper and black fruit. Medium body, acid, and finish, with flavors of dark fruit, green pepper, and mineral. If I had another bottle, I'd let it sit for another few years to see what happens, but it's perfectly enjoyable now.
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Taster #2621
· Jan 1, 2013
90/100
drinking beautifully now. very well balanced and excellent for the price range. Cicchitti's blend is slightly better than this 100% malbec, but no complaints
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Taster #4887
· Dec 26, 2012
89/100
This bottle was not quite up to the last bottle but was without a doubt the best Malbec of the group we tasted. It is an intense purple and is heavy on the fruit flavors, it is a controlled fruit bomb but has nice balance. The wine has some nice smoothness and oak with medium tannin.
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Taster #7100
· Dec 17, 2012
91/100
PnD 20 min. Deep reddish purple. Nose of dark red fruits and oak with a faint hint of vanilla. Ripe plums on the palate with a great mouthfeel and dusty tannins. There's also a hint of what reminds me of a mountain cab. The acidity has tempered a bit since the last bottle but the nose seems more present. Enjoyed in a Riedel Vivant Merlot tumbler.
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Taster #4120
· Nov 29, 2012
86/100
nothing very impressive
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Taster #9090
· Nov 22, 2012
89/100
A bit tight upon opening. Let it sit overnight and it blossomed into a much fuller wine than it began. Will probably drink well for the next three years.
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Taster #4887
· Aug 18, 2012
90/100
Now this is a nice Malbec. Deep dark blue red color. Heavy fruit nose with lots of earth and light spice. Lots of fruit and nice balance of oak with a lovely tannic finish Still some bite but that should mellow with more time in bottle
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Taster #3722
· Aug 1, 2012
89/100
Consistent TNs. Better when paired with bold flavored foods, and on Day 2. Very enjoyable.
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Taster #3722
· Apr 23, 2012
90/100
Consistent TNs. Better on Day 2.
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Taster #3363
· Apr 21, 2012
90/100
Wine started off very dusty and tight even after decanting. After an hour it opened up to red fruit and a little jam - very smooth still with a hint of dust.
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Taster #3722
· Apr 1, 2012
90/100
Noticed more dark berries and currents on the nose this time around than my first bottle. Plenty of sweet dark fruit on the palette. Wine, again, improved with some time in the glass. Smooth, medium finish. I did not notice the plastic cork with the first bottle, so I am not sure if time in the cellar will assist here. Does benefit from a short decant.
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Taster #7100
· Feb 26, 2012
90/100
Deep reddish purple hue with decent legs. While it has a surprisingly muted nose of plums, vanilla, and sweet oak, the texture more than makes up for it. Wonderfully plush in the mouth with great acidity to carry the nice rich fruits without being cloying. If the nose was more pronounced, I would've added 2 points.
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Taster #8339
· Jan 25, 2012
90/100
Excellent nose of spice and fruit pie with baked cinnamon. Toasty palate of excellent dark fruit, adds layers of complexity with some floral notes as well. Very enjoyable and a decant of about 30 minutes allows many more flavors to come through. A bit of concentrated prune on the finish, almost amarone-like. I don't know how much time will assist due to the plastic cork, but it is certainly delicious now. 90+ and I wish I would've tasted blind, I …
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Taster #4823
· Dec 24, 2011
90/100
This wine started out very ever age when I first popped. I thought the color was a weak purple as a poured it into the decanter. The aroma and taste were a bit tart. But letting the wine decant for 45-60 minutes improved it greatly! The color was rich and dark. The initial taste was on the bold side with flavors of plum. The the aftertaste was smooth in its decline. I very much enjoyed this wine but it definitely …
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Taster #2671
· Dec 19, 2011
- Dark violet color and aromas of blackberry, black currant and black pepper, has spicy, smokey flavors - Definitely benefits from decanting time don't see this one improving significantly with bottle age.
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Taster #3722
· Dec 18, 2011
89/100
Dark violet in color, almost black. A bit of smoke out of the gate. Blackberry and licorice are the most prevalent flavors. Wine improved with some time in the glass. Smooth finish; slight heat on the finish at hour 2. Should improve with some additional years in the cellar. Very nice wine at the ~$18-20 price point. Paired with Argentinian-style skirt steak. Similarly spicy, bold-flavored foods should pair well.
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Taster #8215
· Aug 30, 2011
87/100
Poured a deep color. Sweet on the tongue. Chocolate undertones. Very smooth after a short decant. Could probably use a few more years to bring it all together.
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Taster #1788
· Aug 5, 2011
89/100
Color: Very dark, almost black. Nose: Extracted ripe dark fruit, spice and some alcohol, which blew off after a short decant. Palate: Deep dark fruits, spice and a meaty component with some sweetness. Light acidity and minimal tannins. Medium-full body. Finish: More dark fruits with some ripe raspberry poking through. Baking spice and more extracted fruit sweetness. Not for those that are not fans of New World bombs, but this was easy drinking and was better than I expected with …
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Taster #2929
· Aug 3, 2011
90/100
Really enjoyed this wine. It worked nicely right out if the bottle and continued to improve throughout the evening. Inky wine with flavors of dark chocolate, tobacco, and ripe berries. Surprisingly long finish with pleasing, silk tannins. It was perfectly paired with Kobe burgers with blue cheese. So good.
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Taster #8692
· Jul 10, 2011
89/100
I uncorked 2 bottles during a great steak grill with friends. The color of the wine represented a distinctive Malbec -dark, almost black, the "Black Wine". In nose, blackberries and dark cherries, in palate, luscious, round and pleasant, with a sweet aftertaste. Both bottles fared great with the beef tenderloin and ribeye. Great pleasure for a summer evening with friends!
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Taster #4488
· Jul 7, 2011
87/100
Very rich wine with a dark red color and a smooth finish. I recommend pairing this wine with steak or roast. It has a pleasant smell that reminds me of dark chocolate and berries.
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Taster #8265
· Jun 28, 2011
90/100
I think it needs a couple more years, but it is good.
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Taster #3266
· May 4, 2011
90/100
A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied and smooth Malbec. With black cherry, blackberry, plum and licorice with a good spicy finish, a very good QPR.
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Taster #4107
· Mar 12, 2011
89/100
Day 2 from stoppered bottle. Color garnet with some dark hues, medium body. Pretty bouquet, nicely open, with aromas of grilled steak, blackberries, cherries, violets, warm spices, and oak. Rich and flavorful red and black fruits, spice, and smoke on the palate. Medium low acid, moderate tannins, smooth mouthfeel. Very good, and a good value at 20.
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