Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Another one of those “oh wow” #valledeguadelupe. Interesting pleasantly funk-forward nose in this #malbec; deep well of black/purple berry. Earthy-spicy up front on palate and soft tannins to finish out. Deeply chilled, it was delicious paired with Mexican-Indian fusion dishes in CDMX. — 5 months ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Not your #argentina #malbec so fresh and drinkable #loire #cahors — a year ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Reserve #mendoza #malbec with plenty of personality. Bramble fruit, cassis, faint tobacco and vanilla hints on nose. Taut acidity up front on palate, medium plus body, fruit more shy than the nose would suggest, peppery spice, then leather tobacco progress to grippy tannins on the finish. Those tannins and acidity suggest this wine could easily evolve 5 years or more in the cellar. Brilliant glass paired with Wagyu steak sandwich with chimichurri sauce. — a year ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Strikingly unique #malbec. Earthy dried plum, cured meat, tar, dried herbs on the nose. Lively acidity up front on tongue, stewed plum, raisin, velvety tannins on the finish. — 7 months ago

David Kline

9.3

Lovely mushroom emerges within a lovely and gracefully aged malbec showing appropriate raisination. Tulip, violet, hibiscus and rosemary-beef; bllackberry and cocoa, cracked pepper. Dense coloration just brimming on brick. Concentrated plum and cinnamon collide with tobacco, cedar and savory as well as slightly sour cherry and roobios.

#cicchitti #cicchittiediciónlimitada #vinotinto #malbec #mendoza #mendozaargentina #argentina #argentinawine #2012 — a year ago

Brandon

9.7

Great Bacchus Juice!!! #redwine #drinking #malbec #wine — 2 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Interesting #uruguay red blend from #canelones region. A few days after uncorking it’s evolved nicely. Substantial black/purple bramble fruit aromas up front followed by an understated earthy, leather character and some mushroom notes. Plump acidity on palate, less fruit and more coffee, licorice finished by rounded tannins. 70% #malbec 30% #marselan - interesting wine found from a friend at a South American grill restaurant. — 2 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.9

Ramey’s interpretation of #claret is quite interesting. After 9 years of bottle time it’s aged more than expected. Stewed plum, quite faint dark fruit on the nose. Prominent acidity on palate, primary fruit exited stage left, some sherry notes but still noticeable tannins. 68% #cabernetsauvignon, 18% #merlot, 6% #syrah, 4% #malbec, 4% #petitverdot — 10 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.3

It’s great to see the historic and influential Robert Mondavi Winery return to excellence. Napa Bordeaux blend with 85% #cabernetsauvignon 6% #cabernetfranc 6% #petitverdot 2% #malbec 1% #merlot. This wine shines with generous decanting. Elegant, memorable ripe bramble fruit and black plum, sweet baking spices on the nose. Juicy tartness underlays a bold wave of fruit on the palate with silken tannins on the finish. I definitely plan on laying down my other bottle for at least half a decade. #oakville — a year ago

Yi-Fen Li

9.0

Deep dark tasty Argentinian #malbec paired with flap chimichurri — 2 years ago