Recommend a Malbec please?
Aug 31, 2010 | 6:24 am
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I was just nice to find something in the back i'd forgotten about since I've run out of the Mora Negra and have been going through Luigi Bosca DOC as fast as I can afford them.
Aug 31, 2010 | 6:35 am
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But it was my introduction to Malbecs and a good place to start.
Aug 31, 2010 | 1:38 pm
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The Luigi Bosca DOC had a great reputation and delivered solid value... until the last vintage. Ive been dissapointed with the wine and they have also increased price to a level where there are better options.
Aug 31, 2010 | 10:46 pm
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Sorry to hear that. It was a reliable "go to" at even a good restaurant price point. What would you recommend in a similar boat?
Sep 1, 2010 | 7:53 am
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However, retail shelf prices considered, the Luigi Bosca Malbec DOC is now in the AR$80-120 bracket and in this segment, the go-to canditates are:
Durigutti Reserva Malbec
Lamadrid Gran Reserva Malbec
Benegas Estate Malbec
Ricominciare Cabernet Franc/Malbec
Rutini Cabernet/Malbec
Terrazas Barrel Select Malbec Las Compuertas
Benegas Finca Libertad
DV Catena Malbec Malbec
Fond de Cave Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Terrazas Barrel Select Cabernet Malbec
Ciclos Icono Blend
Dec 11, 2010 | 7:28 pm
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Here is a new Malbec to try....
Marchiori Barraud Malbec
Here is a new Malbec to try....
Marchiori Barraud Malbec
Dec 12, 2010 | 1:30 pm
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Some other Argentinian Malbecs to consider:
Bodega NQN Coleccion NQN Malbec from Patagonia. I really like the structure of the Malbecs from Patagonia. As close as you will get to Cahors from Argentina.
Andean Vineyards
Alpamanta - biodynamic producer from the just south of Mendoza City. Tanzer scored the 2008 estate Malbec 89 and the 2007 Reserva 88 points.
In the past year, I have seen Malbecs from Chile at trade shows. Has anyone else tried them?
Bodega NQN Coleccion NQN Malbec from Patagonia. I really like the structure of the Malbecs from Patagonia. As close as you will get to Cahors from Argentina.
Andean Vineyards
Alpamanta - biodynamic producer from the just south of Mendoza City. Tanzer scored the 2008 estate Malbec 89 and the 2007 Reserva 88 points.
In the past year, I have seen Malbecs from Chile at trade shows. Has anyone else tried them?
Dec 12, 2010 | 6:40 pm
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Malbecs from Patagonia are quite different to Malbecs from Mendoza and Salta. Not sure I agree with the Cahors comparison but thats another thread material.
In general terms, Malbecs from the south will be (in general) less powerful, have more minerality and acidity as their counterparts from the north of Argentina. Its a very interesting experience to try three malbecs from Patagonia, Mendoza and Salta... this can be an eye opener...
In general terms, Malbecs from the south will be (in general) less powerful, have more minerality and acidity as their counterparts from the north of Argentina. Its a very interesting experience to try three malbecs from Patagonia, Mendoza and Salta... this can be an eye opener...
Dec 13, 2010 | 2:41 am
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On the subject of Renacer, they make a Malbec heavy blend called Enamore which is very rich, idea for those that like fruit-bomb style reds..... 
Dec 15, 2010 | 12:22 pm
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One of my favorite bottles of inexpensive wine. I used to bring it back to the States with me all the time. I haven't been able to locate in the States or on-line, so I think I'm out of luck until I head back down to BsAs.
Dec 16, 2010 | 7:25 am
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Saint Felicien is a reasonably priced line of wines from Catena. While they are not spectacular, they are consistent and offer good value for money. The best SF is the Cabernet Merlot blend.
Saint Felicien is a reasonably priced line of wines from Catena. While they are not spectacular, they are consistent and offer good value for money. The best SF is the Cabernet Merlot blend.
Dec 25, 2010 | 8:06 am
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For Patagonian Wines that do not break the bank I suggest....
Calafate Gran Reserva Malbec
Kooch Malbec
Calafate Reserva Malbec
This producer also makes good Pinot at reasonable prices.
For Patagonian Wines that do not break the bank I suggest....
Calafate Gran Reserva Malbec
Kooch Malbec
Calafate Reserva Malbec
This producer also makes good Pinot at reasonable prices.
