Bodega Norton

Privada Mendoza Malbec Blend

8.8137 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck
Top Notes For
Annie Carruthers

I remember the first time I had the wine it was better

I remember the first time I had the wine it was better

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2016
Riccardo L.

Heavy on the front, light on the back. Spicy black fruits. A bit of anise and cloves. Lacks some character in my opinion, but most people like that.

Heavy on the front, light on the back. Spicy black fruits. A bit of anise and cloves. Lacks some character in my opinion, but most people like that.

Mar 10th, 2016
Ainsley

Dry, high acidity, medium tannins, raspberries. Alcohol burn is noticeable. Medium length and complexity.

Dry, high acidity, medium tannins, raspberries. Alcohol burn is noticeable. Medium length and complexity.

Sep 6th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.7

Beastly wine. Huge dark fruit, black cherry, lots of smoky barrel, heavy tannin, herbs, prunes and chocolate. Over the top for me but I can appreciate. Day 2, way too pruny.

Beastly wine. Huge dark fruit, black cherry, lots of smoky barrel, heavy tannin, herbs, prunes and chocolate. Over the top for me but I can appreciate. Day 2, way too pruny.

Jun 18th, 2015
Boris Mathiszik

Beautiful blend from Norton, nicely balanced, plenty of fruit, smooth finish. Big and bold wine, would be great with a steak right now, too bad I already ate :)

Beautiful blend from Norton, nicely balanced, plenty of fruit, smooth finish. Big and bold wine, would be great with a steak right now, too bad I already ate :)

May 25th, 2015
M Haime

Saved this 2012 for a few years! Great full bodied, had it with steak. Low tannins and low acidity, coffee, bold, simply spectacular. Had it 09/2020.

Saved this 2012 for a few years! Great full bodied, had it with steak. Low tannins and low acidity, coffee, bold, simply spectacular. Had it 09/2020.

Sep 5th, 2020
Martin Sher

These continue to get better. Dark fruit with a pleasant dusting of fresh cracked black pepper.

These continue to get better. Dark fruit with a pleasant dusting of fresh cracked black pepper.

May 10th, 2020
Lisa sakai

Jammy, dark fruit

Jammy, dark fruit

Jan 7th, 2018
Kamya Somasundaram

Very earthy. Delicious with cheese!

Very earthy. Delicious with cheese!

Jan 7th, 2018
Pekka Holma

Bordeaux blend (malbec, merlot and cab) from Mendoza. Beautifully integrated just now from this vintage.

Bordeaux blend (malbec, merlot and cab) from Mendoza. Beautifully integrated just now from this vintage.

Apr 15th, 2017