Recommend a Malbec please?
Mar 1, 2008, 7:19 am
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Recommend a Malbec please?
I recently purchased a case of Malbec. Bodega Norton Young Varietals Malbec 2006 Argentina to be exact. I had a bottle of it with my wife a few weeks ago and found it to be extremely drinkable. So ever since I think Malbec has become my new favorite red wine.
This wine is about $15/bottle. I was wondering if anybody could find me other malbecs around this price range that are comparable? Thanks
This wine is about $15/bottle. I was wondering if anybody could find me other malbecs around this price range that are comparable? Thanks
Mar 1, 2008, 8:25 am
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Mar 1, 2008, 9:06 am
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Amancaya Gran Reserva 2006
Bodegas Caro (Domaines Barons de Rothschild) - Argentinia - Mendoza - Godoy Cruz
It is a 50/50 mixture of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Really good wine.
Bodegas Caro (Domaines Barons de Rothschild) - Argentinia - Mendoza - Godoy Cruz
It is a 50/50 mixture of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Really good wine.
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Mar 3, 2008, 5:21 pm
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Some names I suggest you be on the lookout for include:
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza
- Juan Benegas Malbec
- Melipal Malbec
- Alamos Malbec
- Susana Balbo Crios Malbec
Some names I suggest you be on the lookout for include:
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza
- Juan Benegas Malbec
- Melipal Malbec
- Alamos Malbec
- Susana Balbo Crios Malbec
Mar 3, 2008, 6:36 pm
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I recently purchased a case of Malbec. Bodega Norton Young Varietals Malbec 2006 Argentina to be exact. I had a bottle of it with my wife a few weeks ago and found it to be extremely drinkable. So ever since I think Malbec has become my new favorite red wine.
This wine is about $15/bottle. I was wondering if anybody could find me other malbecs around this price range that are comparable? Thanks
This wine is about $15/bottle. I was wondering if anybody could find me other malbecs around this price range that are comparable? Thanks
Mar 4, 2008, 7:54 pm
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Go Australian!
The Australian Malbecs that are being produced at the moment (or within the last few years - my tip is the 2005 vintage) are fantastic.
The Australian Malbecs that are being produced at the moment (or within the last few years - my tip is the 2005 vintage) are fantastic.
Mar 5, 2008, 4:21 am
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Hello Dannyr-- I read with interest that Australia is jumping on the bandwagon of Malbec producers. I have to confess to having very little exposure to Ozzie Malbec... of the top of my head I remember a Cabernet-Malbec made by a producer called Wendouree - which was quite good.
Could you name what you think are the best Australian Malbecs...?
Thanks,
Gaucho100K
Could you name what you think are the best Australian Malbecs...?
Thanks,
Gaucho100K
Mar 5, 2008, 12:07 pm
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Bodegas Weinert (from Argentina) produce wines similar to Norton, but in my opinion somewhat better, at around the same price point. Unfortunately they seem to have cut back their US distribution and are not easy to find.
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Dona Paula!!!
While travelling to South America last year, an Argentinian friend of mine selected "Dona Paula" Malbecs for dinner. I became addicted and was thrilled to find them available in liquor stores in NJ - decently priced around $15-$20 a bottle.
I strongly recommend it.
Good luck!
I strongly recommend it.
Good luck!