Karma Sophenia Malbec 2020
Uco Valley, Argentina
Deep purple color.
Aromas of black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit. Rich, smooth tannins. Fresh and fruity.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5 — 8 months ago
On the nose, shy dark fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, blackberries, some dark cherries, a little cherries and strawberries, pepper, coffee grounds, black licorice, soft leather, light baking spices, saddle-wood, light spice, underbrush and lavender & violets.
On the palate, the bottle not quite full. The tannins are a little beefier & sticky than the previous wines. Blackberries, black raspberries, blackberries, some dark cherries, a little cherries and strawberries, pepper, coffee grounds, black licorice, tough leather, lots of wood, light baking spices, light spice, underbrush, dark red florals lavender & violets. The acidity is very good and the ripe, well balanced finish is nice.
Photos of; our tasting bottles with the tasting bar in the background. Sophenia new oak barrel, part of the Andres that remains snow capped all year as seen from their property. — 6 years ago
2021 vintage deep purple color. Absolutely no aftertaste. Very smooth finish. One of the best Malbec’s I’ve ever tasted. — 4 months ago
Costco rated well (esp for price) and I have to agree- smooth w/ great body& a tie with other fav Malbec @costco — 3 years ago
Salad with salmon - perfecto — 5 years ago
Absolutely delicious!! Was perfect with my stuffed chicken — 6 months ago
Nice wine with chateau briand
— 3 years ago
Complex, maybe a touch heavy on the wood — 4 years ago
On the nose; fresh pineapple, honeysuckle, pear, lemon, lime, melon, grapefruit pith, yellow & white florals.
On the palate, the body is full, round & waxy. Ripe pineapple, pear without skin, lemon, lime, chalky volcanic minerals, saline, yellow & white florals. Big round acidity and a nicely polished finish.
Photos of, the view of the Andes from the property, part of the library cellar and their walls of very large concrete tanks. — 6 years ago
Tom Timmerman
Francie really liked it.
— 3 months ago