08 Malbec
91 Points, Wine Spectator, 2010
"Creamy and pure, with gorgeous spice and black tea aromas leading the way for lush, velvety raspberry, cassis and boysenberry fruit. It all sails through the full-bodied, supple finish. Drink now through 2011. 7,000 cases made. -JM"
91 Points, Robert Parker, 2009
"The 2008 Malbec received the same elevage as the Cabernet. Purple-colored, the nose offers up toasty oak, cinnamon, allspice, and black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied, it has excellent depth and grip, savory flavors, and enough fine-grained tannin to evolve for 2-3 years. It can be enjoyed from 2011 to 2017."
90 Points, Stephen Tanzer's Inernational Wine Cellar, 2010
"Saturated medium ruby. Very ripe aromas of black raspberry, blueberry and bitter chocolate. At once silky and vinous, with a lush texture to the flavors of dark berries, spices and chocolatey oak. Finishes with very suave tannins and lingering dark fruits. This showed a bit more stuffing than the BenMarco malbec tasted next to it-a wine that is also made by Susanna Balbo, albeit in a style generally intended for earlier consumption."
Wine Details
| Country | Argentina |
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| Alcohol | 14% |
| Color | Red |
| Still/Sparkling | Still |
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| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Varietals | Malbec |
| Wood Treatment | 13 months in 80% new French and 20% second-use American barrels |
Tasting Notes
Beautiful deep violet color with exploding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violets framed by hints of oak and mint. The wonderful aromas are mirrored on the palate, and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and a hint of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish. This is a ripe and rich style of wine, reigning in the fruit and focusing it into a long finish. A wine that truly struggles between its fun and serious side. Pairs well with a wide range of foods from beef and pork to game birds or even meat-based pastas. This is what Malbec is all about.
