This 2024 Malbec was great. Would definitely purchase again. — 5 months ago
Tasted at Total Wine & bought a bottle. A little fruity. Not too bold. Good with steak. — 9 months ago
Mascota Vineyards – Eccentric Epic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Mendoza – Argentina 🇦🇷
Overview
Mascota’s Eccentric Epic wears its name proudly — this is Cabernet Sauvignon turned up a notch. From Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards, it blends power, plush fruit, and a touch of flair, showing why Argentina is more than just Malbec country.
Aromas & Flavors
Bold waves of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum layered with cocoa, vanilla, and toasted spice. Subtle notes of dried herbs and graphite keep it grounded, adding complexity beneath the rich fruit.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and confident, with firm yet polished tannins. Velvety in texture, supported by refreshing acidity from cool mountain nights, finishing long and savory.
Food Pairings
Epic steak companion — think Argentine ribeye or asado. Equally delicious with lamb shanks, slow-braised short ribs, or a hearty pasta ragu. Aged cheeses bring out its darker, spiced side.
Verdict
As the name suggests, this Cabernet is eccentric in its boldness and epic in scale. Opulent and expressive now, but with enough backbone to develop beautifully in the cellar. 🍷 cheers! — a year ago
A nice light Chardonnay. No oak or heavy butter. Slightly butterscotch and crisp apples. Sweet at first then a tart finish — 5 years ago
Medium bodied and fruity. Smooth drinking. I love this! Not usually a fan of sweeter wines, but this one had a subtle touch of sweetness that I enjoyed. — 5 years ago
Very nicely balanced. Can definitely taste the bourbon and oak. — 2 months ago
Clear, pale ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity aromas of hibiscus, cloves, and dried leaves; on the palate, it's dry with medium acidity, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium body, and pronounced primary flavors of cherries, raspberries, and wet slate with a long finish. This wine is balanced and intense. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 8 months ago
Red fruit in the nose with blueberries and raspberries i. The palate. The flavor was enhanced with a beef stick and white cheddar cheese, but neutral with chocolate chip cookies or chocolate covered cherries. — 2 years ago
Wow. Bursts with flavor at the first sip. Not overly tannic. Definitely will buy again. — 3 years ago
Outstanding full bodied.. enjoyed with a nice juicy steak.. rare treat — 5 years ago
Akshays 30th birthday wine (complex smooth, wish it was bolder with heavier tannins) — 6 years ago
Fruity medium body - yummy - will buy again — 2 months ago
Mascota Vineyards – Magnánime Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Mendoza – Argentina 🇦🇷
Overview
Crafted from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnánime is Mascota Vineyards’ flagship wine, designed to showcase the depth and structure possible in Mendoza’s high-altitude terroir. The 2015 vintage is drinking at its peak, balancing power and refinement after nearly a decade of cellaring.
Aromas & Flavors
Opens with concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis, layered with cedar, graphite, and dark chocolate. Subtle tertiary notes of tobacco, leather, and spice reveal its age and evolution.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured, with firm yet polished tannins. Decanting for 45 minutes softened its edges, revealing layers of fruit and earth. The finish is silky, delicate, and persistent, showing remarkable balance.
Food Pairings
Best with grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, or aged cheeses. Also pairs beautifully with mushroom or truffle-based dishes.
Verdict
A serious and multilayered Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon. Magnánime 2015 is proof that Argentina produces world-class Cabernet to rival Bordeaux and Napa, while offering its own distinct Andes-driven identity. Peak drinking window right now. 🍷
Did You Know? 📌
Mascota Vineyards has gained international acclaim for its Gran Mascota and Unánime blends, but the single-varietal Magnánime Cabernet Sauvignon is considered their crown jewel, produced in very limited quantities. — 10 months ago
Really smooth wine, great with steak — 5 years ago
Jammy and full bodied $8 — 5 years ago
Not sure why Delectable calls this a “blend” when it’s 100% Pinot Noir. Pale salmon pink. Fine persistent bubbles. Abundant nose of yeasty cherry. Bright and bone dry palate echoes the nose with a slight dark hint of licorice on the finish. Bracing acidity enhanced by the bubbles. An excellent New World twist on traditional method rosè. Made for food — try it with lighter beef cuts — but tasty enough for a sipper. Drink it when you buy it, of course. — 6 years ago
Nic Anderson
Very Good, Full Bodied Malbec
Enjoyed this with BBQ ribs. It’s a full body Malbec, raspberry, pepper, cherry, and plum on the palate. Would buy again, but at $22 a bottle, a little hefty for a daily drinker. — a month ago