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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Insider Deal! Washington Wine from Waterbrook for the Win
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Two fantastic wines from Washington State for one low price, the Waterbrook Cabernet Sauvignon and Waterbrook Malbec! Grab our latest … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
INSIDER DEAL! Vacationer Rosé - R&R in a Bottle
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Make summer last forever with 45% off the Dennen Vacationer Rosé from Smith Devereux. Only available for 5 days! … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Tapiz Black Tears Malbec - A Beautiful Tapestry
Wonderfully rich, smooth and savory Malbec from a high altitude vineyard in Mendoza, the Tapiz Black Tears. Saturday Splurge! 100% Malbec from the San Pablo Estate vineyard at 1400 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The with is aged … [Read more...]
Colomé Estate Malbec - A Marvelous Meaty Malbec
Get thee to Costco for this one! The Colomé Estate Malbec from high altitude vineyards in Salta. 100% Malbec from high altitude vineyards in the Upper Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Argentina. The wine spends 15 months in French oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before … [Read more...]
Argentinian Adventures Part 2: Malbec
The variety that put Argentinian wine on the map. Last week, in part 1 of this series, we attempted to introduce you to the breadth of wines (beyond Malbec) that can be found in Argentina. We also gave you an opportunity to taste some of our favorites in our first ever Flash … [Read more...]
El Ganador Malbec - Winning
At only $8, it's hard to go wrong with this one, the El Ganador Malbec from Mendoza. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. 10% is aged in new French oak for six months and then the wine spends another six months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]
Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Blend - An Excellent Choice
A delightfully rich and fruity red blend from Mendoza, the Trivento Amado Sur Malbec Blend. 70% Malbec, 20% Bonarda and 10% Syrah from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 6 months in stainless steel and another 5 months in bottle before release. The wine is made … [Read more...]
Norton Coleccion Malbec – A Trader Joe's $6 Value
Six dollars well spent, the solid Bodega Norton Coleccion Malbec. 100% Malbec from Argentina. The wine has 8.2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
La Posta Fazzio Malbec - Fabulous
Another juicy, smooth and delicious single-vineyard wine from La Posta, the Fazzio Malbec. 100% Malbec from 12 year old vines at 3,500 feet of elevation in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months with 10% in new French oak barrels, 70% in … [Read more...]
La Posta Paulucci Malbec - Truly Good
The super savory La Posta Paulucci Malbec. 100% Malbec from 43 year old vines at 3,050 feet of elevation in Ugarteche, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months with 10% in new French oak barrels, 70% in second and third use French oak and the … [Read more...]
La Posta Pizzella Malbec - Dark, Inky and Delicious
A Bulk Buy on the La Posta Pizzella Malbec, one of several single-grower, single-vineyard wines from Laura Catena of Catena Zapata. 100% Malbec from 15 year old vines at 3,600 feet of elevation in Altamira, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged … [Read more...]
Mercer Horse Heaven Hills Malbec - Lots To Love
Loaded with good flavors, the Mercer Horse Heaven Hills Malbec is a great example of what Washington State can do with this variety. 78% Malbec and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spice Cabinet Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine was … [Read more...]
Norton Reserva Malbec - Dependably Satisfying
Classic Malbec at a great price, the Norton Reserva Malbec. 100% Malbec from 30 to 50 year old vines in Lujan de Cuyo (50%) and Valle de Uco (50%), Mendoza, Argentina. The wine was aged for 12 months in first and second use French oak barrels and then another 10 months in … [Read more...]
Domaine Bousquet Malbec - Just Plain Good
A solid, tasty Malbec made from organically grown grapes and available at a great price, the Domaine Bousquet Malbec. 100% Malbec made from organically grown grapes in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine has residual sugar of 3.8 g/L. … [Read more...]
Kunde Malbec - A Smooth and Savory Splurge
A luscious Malbec from Sonoma Valley, the Destination Series Kunde Malbec. The Kunde Malbec is 100% Malbec from Sonoma Valley, California. The wine was aged in small French and American oak cooperage (24% new) for 19 months. … [Read more...]