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Vintage: 2008
Price Range: $12
Producer: Don Miguel Gascon
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 5/30/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 6/30/2009
Appearance: Deep, dark purple; opaque and medium-bodied
Nose: Black berries, white pepper, spices, little cinnamon & mocha, cherry
Taste: Bold taste of black berry & cherry; slightly dry
Finish: Lasting taste of bitter mocha
Overall Impression: The aroma of this Malbec is much more enticing than its taste, yet it still has a great, juicy bold flavor of fruit.
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2008
Price Range: $12-20
Producer: Bodega's Colores Del Sol
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: WineClub
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 1/5/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/20/2009
Dinner: Grilled Chicken Salad
Appearance: Deep, brilliant cherry red; medium-bodied
Nose: Sweet and fruity; blackberry with a hint of vanilla
Taste: Oakey and chocolaty; fruity blackberry with a bold kick
Finish: Lingers and then smoothes
Overall Impression: I have found another awesome Malbec that I would love to have again! I bet it would be better with red meat and even as a good stand alone wine. It was delicious with a great bold and fruity taste! I wouldn't use an aerator on this wine though. It makes it too tart.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: ****.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $15 (Gift)
Producer: Angel Paulucci/La Posta Vineyard
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Birthday Gift from Amanda Bell
Place & Date Purchased: Chicago, IL - 2/24/2009
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 4/13/2009
Dinner: Apart Inc. 4-Cheese + Pepperoni Pizza
Appearance: Deep dark purple; full-bodied
Nose: Blackberry and raspberry scent
Taste: Light sweetness with berries; bold kick
Finish: Smooth with a warm finish
Overall Impression: I have a feeling that this would be a great summer Malbec. This Malbec had delicious variations with the berries, the smoothness and the boldness.
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $15
Producer: Mendoza Estate
Region & Country: La Consulta, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A - First visit to the store.
Place & Date Purchased: In Fine Spirits, Chicago, IL - 09/18/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 12/03/2008
Dinner: Indian food - Chicken Marsala and boy, was it good!
Appearance: Dark garnet red; Full bodied
Nose: Mixed berries; little spice scent also
Taste: Bold, fruity, clean and juicy
Finish: Citrus sweet; lingers
Overall Impression: This was another great Malbec, and if you haven't noticed by now, I love Malbecs. It balanced well with the food, but it can surely survive without the food. It had a wonderful, full fruit flavor!
Overall Rating: 92/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2006
Price Range: $10
Producer: St. Lucas Winery
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 10/08/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 10/21/2008
Dinner: Steak w/ portobello mushrooms and salad
Appearance: Brown-raspberry red, low-medium, clear
Nose: Long lasting, berry, bold and powerful
Taste: Berries, chocolate, rich and full flavor
Finish: A little dry but not very acidic; taste lingers a little
Overall Impression: This is a great Malbec. I have had better, but for this price you can't go wrong. It was bold and delicious. I liked it with food, but I'm sure it could stand alone.
Overall Rating: 90/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Cicchitti Winery
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 06/10/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 07/02/2008
Appearance: Black cherry red
Nose: Smells fruity and warm
Taste: Bold & full bodied
Finish: Smooth; Warmth lingers
Overall Impression: Bold & delicious! Great dinner wine! This is another great wine that you should bring to a party or give as a gift to impress.
Overall Rating: 94/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $16
Producer: Vina Santa Alicia
Region & Country: Maipo Valley, Chile
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/24/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/25/2008
Note: I got into a car accident today and spend 5 hours in the emergency. Not to worry; I'm okay. Now it's time for some wine.
Appearance: Deep, dark red; garnet
Nose: Warm, citrus aroma
Taste: Fruity, flavorful, very bold
Finish: Taste lingers; It is flavorful but it also lasts
Overall Impression: This wine was delicious! I really liked it and think it would make a great stand-alone wine. I would bring this to a party or give this as a gift if you want to impress.
Overall Rating: 95/100
Overall Value: **** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2005
Price Range: $9
Producer: Prestige Wine Group
Region & Country: San Rafael, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: N/A
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 05/15/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 05/20/2008
Appearance: Glossy purple-red
Nose: Sweet and warm
Taste: Juicy; soft flavor
Finish: The fruit flavor lingers.
Overall Impression: This had an average taste, but it was good. It was also a great deal
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2007
Price Range: $15
Producer: Valentin Bianchi
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: WineStyles
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 03/18/2008
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 03/22/2008
Appearance: Dark, raspberry red
Nose: Hot; the scent is very powerful and not very pleasant
Taste: Spicy, very acidic and dry
Finish: Warm, and then it fades
Overall Impression: I don't think this wine was worth the price. I did not really care for it.
Overall Rating: 70/100
Overall Value: ** / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2004
Price Range: $20
Producer: Luigi Bosca
Region & Country: Mendoza, Argentina
Grape Variety: Malbec
Recommended By: Wine Club
Place & Date Purchased: WineStyles, Evanston, IL - 12/14/2007
Place & Date Tasted: Home - 01/23/2008
Appearance: Deep Cherise red
Nose: Fruity, yet hot
Taste: Very spicy; acidic and peppery
Finish: Warm aftertaste
Overall Impression: I really did enjoy the spice and the warmth of it. I liked the boldness.
Overall Rating: 88/100
Overall Value: ***.5 / 5 Stars
Vintage: 2008
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