100% Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review. From the winery: "Colour/Aroma/Taste: Intense red colour with blue and violet tinges. Fruity flavours where most significant are red fruits. … [Read more...]
Zolo Malbec - Seriously Good Stuff
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $11 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Vino Del Sol for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our Malbec grapes are selected from our estate vineyards located in the best wine-growing regions of Mendoza. … [Read more...]
Concha y Toro Xplorador Malbec - Stock Up
100% Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of around $8. The 1.5L is available at Costco for only $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "I invite you to experience this intensely deep, unctuous Malbec. Once native to France, Malbec now … [Read more...]
Twigs Reserva Malbec - Deliciously Correct
100% Organic Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $15 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Twig Wines for review purposes. From the bottle: "It shows a brilliant red color. Aromas of raspberry tart and pencil shavings follow through on a soft, supple … [Read more...]
Perez Cruz Limited Edition Cot - Malbec, It's Not Just From Argentina (And France) Anymore
93% Cot (Malbec), 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Carménère from Maipo Andes Valley, Chile. SRP of $22 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Our Cot Limited Edition shows, in addition to the specific notes of … [Read more...]
Five Favorites - Barbecue Wine!
Great Red Wines Under $20 Fit For a BBQ! Today we're launching a new series, "Five Favorites". With each installment of this new series we'll pick a topic such as "Italian Wines", "Spanish Tempranillo", or "Wines For The Patio" and then I'll give you five of my favorites for … [Read more...]
Chakras Reserva Malbec - All Good
Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $13 and should be available for around $12. Current availability is primarily limited to restaurants. Sample received courtesy WineSource International for review purposes. From the bottle: "Chakras are said to be "force centers" of … [Read more...]
Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec - A Must-Have Malbec
100% Malbec from San Juan, Argentina. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Graffigna (grah FEE nyah) Centenario is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the winery, founded by Santiago Graffigna in 1870. His … [Read more...]
Flipflop Left Coast Malbec - Flipping Tasty
Malbec from Chile. SRP of $7 and available widely for $6. Sample received courtesy Seymour PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "Medium to full-bodied Malbec with blueberries and plum, rich tannins and a great depth of finish. Earthy aromas and firm tannins pair … [Read more...]
Ruta 22 Malbec - Fruit and Spice From Start To Finish
100% Malbec from Neuquen Valley, Patagonia, Argentina. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy W. J. Deutsch & Sons for review purposes. From the bottle: "Exploring South America is one of our passions. Not content to continue growing grapes … [Read more...]
Santa Julia Reserva Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $12 and available widely for around $10. Sample received courtesy Wine Sellers Ltd for review purposes. From the bottle: "The Santa Julia range is symbolic of our respect and care for the natural Mendoza environment, their home … [Read more...]
Familia Grittini Areo Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
100% Malbec from Patagonia, Argentina. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $10. Sample received courtesy Plonk Wine Club for review purposes. From the bottle: "Familia Grattini Winery is located in Patagonia, Argentina, where the lands encompass lakes, rivers, mountains … [Read more...]
Recuerdo Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
85% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Syrah from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $22 and available for around $20. Sample received courtesy Blackbird Vineyards for review purposes. From the bottle: "Memories -- recuerdos -- are timeless. With more than 300 days of sun … [Read more...]
Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Terrazas de los Andes grows its grapes at the ideal altitude for each variety, allowing them to develop the maximum expression of aromas … [Read more...]
Famiglia Meschini Premium Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $12 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. From the bottle: "The Famiglia Meschini Premium Line is the accomplishment of our dream to bring the true characteristics if each … [Read more...]
Alamos Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec under $20!
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $13 and available for $7.49 at Costco. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Alamos Malbec is sourced from grapes grown on the lower Eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza. The Catena family has been … [Read more...]
Famiglia Meschini Premium Malbec Syrah - Silky Smooth With a Nice Kick
50% Malbec, 50% Syrah from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $12 and available for around $10. Sampled received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. From the bottle: "The Famiglia Meschini Premium Line is the accomplishment of our dream to bring the true characteristics of … [Read more...]
McManis Family Vineyards Malbec - Malbec Mania! Search For The Best Malbec Under $20
100% Malbec from California. SRP of $11.99 and available for around $10. Sample received courtesy Benson Marketing and McManis Family Vineyards for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Medium purple in color, the 2010 Malbec from McManis Family Vineyards contains pleasing … [Read more...]
Caligiore Reserve Malbec - The Hit of The Party
100% Organic Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. SRP of $15 and available at that price. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Our grapes grow in our own organic vineyards, at the foot of the majestic Andes Range at 900m above sea … [Read more...]
Enrique Foster IQUE Malbec - Nothing Icky About It
100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. Sample submitted for review. SRP of about $12 but available for as low as $9. From the bottle: "Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec Young, fruity 100% Malbec from the sun-soaked vineyards of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina - the … [Read more...]
Caligiore Staccato Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon - Deliciously Fruity and Complex
60% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and made with organically grown grapes. Available for $10. Sample received courtesy Marquee Selections for review purposes. From the bottle: "Mendoza Red Wine Concentrated Malbec and silky Cabernet Sauvignon are blended to create a … [Read more...]
Alex Elman Organic Malbec - A Nice Malbec From "The Blind Wine Chick"
SRP of $13, but available for around $11. This is a new label but should have wide availability soon. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. From the bottle: "Alexandra Elman believes in honest wines. Wines which are true to the soil and climate their … [Read more...]
Lariviere Yturbe Malbec Partida Limitada - One Of The Best Malbecs You've Never Heard Of
Sample submitted for review. Available for $19.99. From the winemaker: GRAPE: Malbec 100%. HARVEST: 2008 LOCATION VINYEARD: Luján de Cuyo, Ugarteche, Mendoza a 975 msnm. DESCRIPTION OF WINE: Red ruby with a twinkle of violet, intense, brilliant; it has a frutal … [Read more...]
Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Organica Malbec - A Fine Wine For Malbec World Day
A fine wine for Malbec World Day on April 17th! Received sample for review. Suggested retail price is $11, but should be widely available between $9 and $10. From the bottle: Santa Julia Organica is symbolic of our respect and care for the natural environment of Mendoza, … [Read more...]
La Finca La Celia Malbec - A $3.99 Malbec worth at least $4.50
$3.99 from Trader Joe's. From the bottle: The vineyards of Finca La Celia lie in the foothills of the Argentine Andes. Stunning purple color. Its bouquet is intense, rich in blackcurrant, vanilla and spices. On the palate the soft and succulent ripe fruits follow through … [Read more...]
Piattelli Premium Malbec - Don't Bother
Malbec, Malbec everywhere, but which do you choose? Probably not this one. Available at many retailers for $12.99 or less. From the bottle: In the 1940's, the Piattelli family immigrated to Mendoza, bringing with them a winemaking legacy from their native Tuscany. Their … [Read more...]