Recommend a Malbec please?
Mar 16, 2008 | 7:07 am
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i thought los vacos was pretty much a wine from chile. i like it because they keep the carmangiere out.
bonarda is another of those wierd success stories in argentina. the bonarda of argentina can be a supurb wine.
bonarda is grown extensively in the piedmont/lombardy reigon where it makes a decent, but not special table wine, and is frequently sold in bulk to individuals. some of the wineries have pumps that look just like 1960's gas pumps to allow filling of 10-20 gallon jugs. i have never heard of a bottle of bonarda shipped from italy to usa for resale. i have seen some in distributor dumping sales where they are clearing out samples(probably unsolicited).
bonarda is another of those wierd success stories in argentina. the bonarda of argentina can be a supurb wine.
bonarda is grown extensively in the piedmont/lombardy reigon where it makes a decent, but not special table wine, and is frequently sold in bulk to individuals. some of the wineries have pumps that look just like 1960's gas pumps to allow filling of 10-20 gallon jugs. i have never heard of a bottle of bonarda shipped from italy to usa for resale. i have seen some in distributor dumping sales where they are clearing out samples(probably unsolicited).
Mar 16, 2008 | 7:10 am
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slawecki is correct... the Los Vascos is indeed from Chile, not Argentina.
On the subject of Bonarda, here are some labels to look out for:
Trapiche Fond de Cave Bonarda Reserva
Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda
Nieto Senetiner Reserva Bonarda
And some blends that have a serious amount of Bonarda....
Ernesto Catena Siesta Bonarda Malbec
Finca Las Moras Mora Negra
On the subject of Bonarda, here are some labels to look out for:
Trapiche Fond de Cave Bonarda Reserva
Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda
Nieto Senetiner Reserva Bonarda
And some blends that have a serious amount of Bonarda....
Ernesto Catena Siesta Bonarda Malbec
Finca Las Moras Mora Negra
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Mar 16, 2008 | 3:16 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
^ I agree on the Alamos. I enjoy it regularly and now find it all over the place.
Mar 19, 2008 | 10:30 am
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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
Also, I'd recommend watching these two clips regarding Malbec's in general:
Malbec vs. Malbec
Argentina and Those Pesky Malbec's
Mar 21, 2008 | 9:42 am
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And their Cabernet isn't bad either.
Mar 21, 2008 | 9:50 am
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Apr 11, 2008 | 4:46 am
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For those wanting to have some of the best wines of Argentina, here is a list of super high-end/cult labels:
Benegas Lynch FBL Barrica 2003
Azul Gran Vino 2003
Alto las Hormigas Reserva 1999
Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada 2002
Achaval Finca Altamira 2005
Cobos Malbec 2005
Cobos Unico 2005
Felipe Rutini 2002
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Just to add a few labels to the A list:
Chacra Treinta y Dos 2006
Ocio Pinot Noir Crianza 2003
Judas Malbec 2005
Rutini Antologia XVII 2003
Rutini Apartado 2002
Miguel Escorihuela Gascon 2004
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Some more high-end picks:
Enrique Foster Firmado
Las Perdices GR Tinamu
Susana Balbo Nosotros
Foster Enamore
For those wanting to have some of the best wines of Argentina, here is a list of super high-end/cult labels:
Benegas Lynch FBL Barrica 2003
Azul Gran Vino 2003
Alto las Hormigas Reserva 1999
Catena Zapata Estiba Reservada 2002
Achaval Finca Altamira 2005
Cobos Malbec 2005
Cobos Unico 2005
Felipe Rutini 2002
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Just to add a few labels to the A list:
Chacra Treinta y Dos 2006
Ocio Pinot Noir Crianza 2003
Judas Malbec 2005
Rutini Antologia XVII 2003
Rutini Apartado 2002
Miguel Escorihuela Gascon 2004
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Some more high-end picks:
Enrique Foster Firmado
Las Perdices GR Tinamu
Susana Balbo Nosotros
Foster Enamore
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Apr 30, 2008 | 9:22 pm
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I had the Nicolas Catena Zapata today , and it was excellent
May 1, 2008 | 8:08 am
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May 1, 2008 | 8:04 pm
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May 3, 2008 | 5:03 am
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The two wines are easy to tell apart... if the label only reads Nicolas Catena Zapata, then its the Cabernet Blend... if it says Malbec Argentino, its the 100% varietal.
The two wines are easy to tell apart... if the label only reads Nicolas Catena Zapata, then its the Cabernet Blend... if it says Malbec Argentino, its the 100% varietal.
May 5, 2008 | 10:09 am
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The two wines are easy to tell apart... if the label only reads Nicolas Catena Zapata, then its the Cabernet Blend... if it says Malbec Argentino, its the 100% varietal.
The two wines are easy to tell apart... if the label only reads Nicolas Catena Zapata, then its the Cabernet Blend... if it says Malbec Argentino, its the 100% varietal.
It is def the Cab Blend.
Our local wine shop was able to secure a case of 6 , and we split it 3 ways.
I still have 2 bottles left, the one we drank belonged to someone else
May 8, 2008 | 1:52 pm
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I opened a 2007 High Note (Mendoza) the other day. $14 at RI's highish wine prices. Somewhat more lush and rich than the Catena (but not the Alta...but not the same league). Highly recommend it, with BBQ, or just by itself.