Malbec & Malbec

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2021

2021 Smooth and delicious. Drank Curtis brought over for dinner. — 11 days ago

Wes Truett
with Wes

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

[Tasted on January 25, 2025 at Home with Tom, Kathy, Mark and Lucille]

84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 5.5% Merlot; 5.5% Cabernet Franc; 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Blackberry and black currant fruit, with chocolate, espresso, earth and a mineral note. Nicely balanced.
— 6 days ago

Joseph, Ted and 5 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Tapestry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Big bold Cabernet. Dark purple in color. Great tannin structure. Black cherry with notes of leather and oak. Earthy. Very nice. Aged well. — 11 days ago

Finca Decero

Remolinos Vineyard Malbec 2022

Anise, plum, and a really bright flavor with rustic open fire wheat bread notes. — a month ago

Ira, Tom and 2 others liked this

Opus One

Overture Napa Valley Petit Verdot Blend 2021

This wine needs time. Time in the bottle, in a decanter, or time in the glass at the very least (it gets more approachable by the minute, trust me). This is big, bold and bountiful; with the fruit, the body, the tannins and even the finish. Just pair with something just as big. — 4 days ago

Norman, Ted and 8 others liked this

Terrazas de Los Andes

Cheval des Andes Mendoza Malbec Blend 2019

Outstanding bouquet. Plenty of dark fruits, a hint of vanilla, nice low finish — a month ago

Joe, Rob and 4 others liked this

Trivento

Golden Reserve Luján de Cuyo Malbec 2021

Full bodied wine, great with wholesome food. — a month ago

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Paul J
9.3

PnP. Probably needed a decant. Higher OH than I expected with dark fruit. Medium plus depth and somewhat rustic. — 12 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 4 others liked this

Pahlmeyer

Jayson Napa Valley Red Blend

Sam
9.0

2011 Vintage. Black pepper and anise on the nose. Medium mouth feel with toasted nuts and anise on the tongue. Blackberry on the finish. I enjoyed the glass by itself. Would be better with prime rib. — a day ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Nice blend that was smooth and full bodied on the palate. Paired well with a prime rib eye . — 5 days ago