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    Exquisite Collection Malbec - Decent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 8, 2021 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

    Exquisite Collection Malbec - Decent

    A $8 daily drinker from Aldi, the Exquisite Collection Malbec. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Argentina, Malbec

    Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red - Ripe And Ready

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 13, 2021 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    Bodegas Caro Amancaya Gran Reserva - Ripe And Ready

    A very expressive, very tasty wine, the Bodegas Caro Amancaya Reserve Red. 72% Malbec and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 12 months in oak barrels, 20% of which were new. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Red Blends

    Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon - Tons of Fun

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2021 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon - Tons of Fun

    A smooth, juicy, flavorful wine from Argentina, the Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in Cruz de Piedra and Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 18 months in French oak barrels and has 4 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Highly Recommended

    Perro Callejero Cabernet Franc – A Good Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 5, 2021 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Perro Callejero Cabernet Franc – A Good Find

    More delicious Cabernet Franc from Argentina at a great Costco price, the Perro Callejero Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc, half from Los Arboles in the Uco Valley and the other half from Agrelo in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged in a combination of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Highly Recommended

    Do Big Names = A Big Wine? Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 2, 2021 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec - Do Big Names = A Big Wine?

    Domaines Barons de Rothschild and Nicolas Catena team up to make tasty Malbec at a nice price, the Bodegas Caro Aruma Malbec. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine does not spend any time in oak, aging in stainless steel tanks. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec

    Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon - Solid

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 2, 2021 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon - Solid

    A solid, tasty Cab for around $12, the Zolo Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendoza, Argentina. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot from estate vineyards in Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 8 months in French (95%) and American (5%) third-use oak barrels and has 3.6 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Box Wines – Naturally Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2020 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    Natural Origins Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon Box Wines – Naturally Good

    Two organic boxed wines with tiny price tags, the Natural Origins Malbec and Natural Origins Cabernet Sauvignon from Domaine Bousquet. 100% Malbec and 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in 3L boxes. Made from grapes grown organically at 4000ft of altitude Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Box Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Malbec, Organic

    Amancay Malbec Reserva - Simple and Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 22, 2020 Last Updated: May 22, 2021

    Amancay Malbec Reserva - Simple and Easy

    A solid Trader Joe's Malbec for $7, the Amancay Malbec Reserva. Malbec from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Trader Joe's

    Crios Torrontés and Rosé of Malbec - Scrumptious Summertime Sippers

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 6, 2020 Last Updated: May 20, 2021

    Crios Torrontés and Rosé of Malbec - Scrumptious Summertime Sippers

    A pair of refreshing wines to help you enjoy your summer to the fullest, the Crios Torrontés and Crios Rosé of Malbec. Perhaps it's the long winters (and therefore the relatively short summers) we experience here in Minnesota, but we love it when the time for "summertime … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Rosé, Torrontés

    Santa Julia Reserva Mountain Blend - Much More Than Malbec

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 7, 2020 Last Updated: May 21, 2021

    Santa Julia Reserva Mountain Blend - Much More Than Malbec

    A red blend done right, the Santa Julia Reserva Mountain Blend. 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet Franc from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. It spends 10 months in French oak barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Red Blends

    Crios Malbec - Great Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 14, 2020 Last Updated: June 18, 2021

    Crios Malbec - Great Stuff

    Classic, tasty Malbec for just $10, the Crios Malbec. 100% Malbec from vineyards at 3,700 feet of elevation in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine spends 9 months in 100% French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec

    Infinito Malbec – Immense Value

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 10, 2020 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Infinito Malbec – Immense Value

    A highly recommended $10 bottle from Costco, the Infinito Malbec. 100% Malbec from two vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. The vineyard in La Consulta is at 3,600 feet of elevation and the vineyard in Agrelo is at 3,200 feet. The wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec

    Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - A Dandy of a Deal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 7, 2020 Last Updated: May 24, 2021

    Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - A Dandy of a Deal

    Tasty Cab from Argentina, the Domaine Bousquet Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec from estate vineyards in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina. It is made from organically grown grapes and is also vegan friendly. The wine spends … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic, Vegan

    Zolo Reserve Cabernet Franc - Succulent Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 3, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Zolo Reserve Cabernet Franc - Succulent Stuff

    More absolutely delicious Cabernet Franc from Argentina, the Zolo Reserve Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from the Las Llamas Estate vineyard in Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels of first, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Thanksgiving

    Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend – Nothing But The Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 2, 2020 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend – Nothing But The Good Stuff

    Fully organic, vegan and no added sulfites, the Domaine Bousquet Virgen Organic Red Blend. A red blend of 35% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc from estate vineyards at 4,000 ft of altitude in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Organic, Red Blends, Vegan

    Fuego Blanco Cabernet Franc Malbec – Yabba Dabba Doo!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 14, 2020 Last Updated: May 26, 2021

    Fuego Blanco Cabernet Franc Malbec – Yabba Dabba Doo!

    Another excellent find from Argentina, the Fuego Blanco Valle Del Silex Cabernet Franc Malbec available at Costco. 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Malbec from vineyards 4,500 feet above sea level in Valle de Pedernal, San Juan, Argentina. The two varieties are co-fermented (see … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Malbec

    Bodega Alta Vista Estate Cabernet Franc - Frankly Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 6, 2020 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Bodega Alta Vista Estate Cabernet Franc - Frankly Tasty

    More Argentinean Cab Franc goodness from Costco, the Bodega Alta Vista Estate Cabernet Franc. 100% Cabernet Franc from vineyards as high as 3,900 ft above sea level in Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. Half of the wine is aged in lightly toasted French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco

    Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec – Fresh and Juicy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 15, 2020 Last Updated: June 18, 2021

    Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec – Fresh and Juicy

    Well-made and priced right, the Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec made with organic grapes. 85% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 5% Syrah (all organically grown) from estate vineyards at an altitude of 4000ft in Gualtallary Valley, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Organic, Vegan

    Tussock Jumper Malbec – Freshly Done

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 29, 2019 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Tussock Jumper Malbec – Freshly Done

    Tasty Malbec at a great price, the Tussock Jumper Malbec. 100% Malbec from from Tulum Valley, San Juan, Argentina. The wine spends 3 months in French and American oak barrels and has 4.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec

    Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon – Tart and Juicy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 28, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon – Tart and Juicy

    No oak, organic grapes and vegan-friendly, the purely good Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon from 4,000 feet of altitude in Mendoza. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards at 4,000 feet of altitude in Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Sauvignon, Organic, Vegan

    Amalaya Torrontés-Riesling - A Jolt of Refreshment

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 20, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Amalaya Torrontés-Riesling - A Jolt of Refreshment

    I like it! The extremely high altitude Amalaya Blanco Torrontés-Riesling. 85% Torrontés and 15% Riesling from high altitude vines (5,900 feet above sea level) in the Finca San Isidro vineyard in Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The wine is aged in stainless steel for … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Torrontés

    Evanta Malbec – Unobjectionable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 12, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Evanta Malbec – Unobjectionable

    The 2018 Evanta Malbec from Aldi. It doesn't live up to the hype of the 2017 vintage, but it's not bad for just $3.99. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Argentina, Malbec

    Mercana Malbec – Very Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 27, 2019 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    Mercana Malbec – Very Nice

    Solid and savory, the Mercana Malbec from Winc. Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine obviously has some oak influence but the amount is not specified. It is also vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Malbec, Winc

    Amalaya Malbec - Smooth, Sophisticated and Sultry

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 27, 2019 Last Updated: May 30, 2021

    Amalaya Malbec - Smooth, Sophisticated and Sultry

    Yummy, yum, yum, yum. The Amalaya Malbec, a consistently good wine. 85% Malbec, 10% Tannat and 5% Petit Verdot from the Finca Las Mercedes vineyard at 5,900 feet above sea level in Cafayete - Calchaqui Valley, Argentina. 25% of the wine spends 8 months in French oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec

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