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Alta Vista 2012 Alizarine Malbec (SRP $50): Situated at an elevation of 3,540 feet, the Alizarine is one of the choice vineyard areas in Mendoza. This single-vineyard bottling was introduced in 2001, making Alta Vista the first Argentinian winery to produce a single-vineyard wine. The winery owns old sites, some with vines dating to 1927. This wine pours a deep purple color. There are penetrating flavors of plum sauce, berry compote and floral perfume, intertwined with suggestions of cocoa powder and incense. In the mouth, it is richly textured with integrated tannins and ripe fruit flavors that gain on the long, fruit-driven finish. Power, purity, and concentration are balanced by a juicy, robust acidity in this first-rate wine. #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #wine — 5 days ago

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Lomita 2016 Discreto Encanto Tinto (SRP $16): This is a blend of 50% Barbera, 30% Tempranillo, and 20% Syrah, from Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. It is easy-drinking and nicely balanced, with tart-cranberry like flavors next to floral perfume and a hint of bitter dark chocolate. This is an excellent food wine; particularly with a big juicy burger, red sauce dishes or cured meats. #Mexico #wine #winelover #MexicoWine #ValledeGuadalupe — a month ago

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Famiglie 2016 Soave: Delicate and aromatic, this wine offers flavors of fresh orchard fruit, orange blossom and citrus peel, framed by crisp acidity, ending with a refreshing finish. It is a pleasant warm weather wine that satisfies without breaking the piggy bank. I picked it up at our neighborhood Wegmans for $9. #Soave #Veneto #Italy #ItalianWine #Garganega #wine #winelover #Wegmans #myvinespot — a month ago

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Domaine Petroni 2015 Corse Rouge (SRP $20): Here’s a very enjoyable wine from the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica. Composed of 50% Nielluccio (widely planted in the region), 35% Syrah and 15% Grenache, this fresh, well-balanced blend has a lively jolt of acidity supporting flavors of bramble berries, plum, and violets. A lovely addition to the dinner table; I enjoyed a glass with lamb biryani. For those of you into wine ratings, this red blend made #72 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2017. If you’re in the DC metro area, you should be able to find this bottle at UnWined wine shop. #Corsica #CorsicanWine #wine #Nielluccio #wine #winewriter #winelover #redblend — 2 months ago

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Flechas de los Andes 2012 Gran Corte (SRP $45): This wine is the result of a partnership between Baron Edmond de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault. The fruit is sourced from a high-elevation site at the foot of the Andes that was planted in 1999. Composed of 60% Malbec and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Syrah, this appealing blend is notable for its concentration and length of fruit. Rich flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis are robust, with well-integrated oak and firm acid structure. Notes of vanilla bean and toasted spices add nuance and carry through the long, grip-filled finish. Quite a pleasure to sip, this wine can be enjoyed now or cellared; there is a good amount of potential. #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #wine — 5 days ago

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@SchroederWines 2017 Alpataco Malbec (SRP $14): Slender framed and well-balanced, with fresh red berry fruit flavors accented by violet and a dash of white pepper. Along with relaxed, supple tannins and sound acidity, this is a satisfying everyday red that won’t break the piggy bank. I enjoyed it both on its own and with a grilled lamb burger. #MalbecArgentino #MalbecWorldDay #wine #winelover #Malbec #myvinespot — 15 days ago

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Ca' Marcanda 2015 Promis (SRP $48): This is a deliciously satisfying wine. Composed of 55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese, it is medium-bodied and harmonious, showing notes of tart red berries accented by brambles and juicy black plums, all wrapped in a savory, mineral-tinged bow. The flavors express depth and energy with fine-grained tannins and considerable brightness throughout. This wine is enjoyable now and will mature beautifully for years to come. It has a lovely line of acidity and is well-balanced with good structure and fresh fruit character. #CaMarcanda #GajaWine #Bolgheri #wine #winestudio #myvinespot #WineWednesday #FindThisWine — a month ago

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Domaine Bousquet 2015 Grande Reserve Malbec (SRP $24): This is Domaine Bousquet’s signature high-altitude Malbec. It is made from fruit sourced from their pioneering vineyard that was planted in the 1990s. This full-bodied wine pours a deep ruby color with purple tones. Firm, integrated tannins frame wild blackberries, black currant and licorice flavors swirled with a dash of smoky char and earthy tones. Balanced yet robust, this wine begs for something like a well-marbled steak. I call it a “go big or go home” kind of wine you’re sure to enjoy. #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #wine — 5 days ago

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@SBalboWines 2015 Malbec Signature (SRP $19): Here’s an affordable and incredibly delicious Malbec from iconic female winemaker Susana Balbo. The fruit is grown at over 4,100 feet in the Finca La Delfina vineyard—situated in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. The most expressive barrels make it into the signature series wines. This wine pours a deep opaque color. An inviting bouquet gives way to rich dark fruit flavors and raspberry preserve, joined by earth tones, fennel, and pretty floral notes. It is full-bodied and round in the mouth, with balanced acids and a medium-long, polished finish. A splash of Petit Verdot is added for good measure. With the warm weather season ahead, this should be your go-to wine for backyard grilling and outdoor dinner parties. #MalbecArgentino #MalbecWorldDay #Malbec #FindThisWine #wine #winelover #winewriter #myvinespot — 13 days ago

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Smith Story 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $25): Who’s ready for spring? The season brings warmth, longer days, new feathered friends (yay!), green lawns, blossoming trees, pretty flowers and more. Few wines capture springtime in the bottle like Sauvignon Blanc. And this is the Sauvignon Blanc you want to open during the warm weather months, be it on the patio, poolside, a picnic, the dinner table, or a backyard get-together with family and friends. It is crisp and clean, with mouthwatering acidity propelling zesty citrus and white pitted fruit flavors. There’s a touch lemongrass, rounded out by a wet stone-like mineral quality that lingers on the finish. A well-crafted wine that is notable for its vibrant purity of fruit, fresh character, and lovely but racy texture. Learn about the fun-loving couple that produced this delicious Sauvignon Blanc and their awesome Goldendoodle at smithstorywinecellars.com. #Sonoma #SonomaWine #SmithStoryLive #wine #winelover #FindThisWine #SauvBlanc #sauvignonblanc — 2 months ago