I really like this wine. After letting it breathe for half an hour, this was surprisingly smooth, subtly spicy, and well balanced with dark fruit. Amazing on its own, but having it with a "vintage" English white cheddar and an aged havarti was remarkable. The cheddar mellowed out the wine's sharpness, while the havarti seemed to enhance the sharpness. One of the best wines I've had in a few months.
I really like this wine. After letting it breathe for half an hour, this was surprisingly smooth, subtly spicy, and well balanced with dark fruit. Amazing on its own, but having it with a "vintage" English white cheddar and an aged havarti was remarkable. The cheddar mellowed out the wine's sharpness, while the havarti seemed to enhance the sharpness. One of the best wines I've had in a few months.
1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2016
Well rounded full bodied Malbec with fruity undertones and a hint of chocolate accompanying a tart finish.
Well rounded full bodied Malbec with fruity undertones and a hint of chocolate accompanying a tart finish.
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2016
Initially the oak notes stood a part and were a little overpowering, but integrated w air in the glass. Blackberry, plums, cocoa and spice. (I liked it better than the hubs did.) had with spice rubbed steak and predictably worked well, although less so when salsa verde added--also somewhat predictable.
Initially the oak notes stood a part and were a little overpowering, but integrated w air in the glass. Blackberry, plums, cocoa and spice. (I liked it better than the hubs did.) had with spice rubbed steak and predictably worked well, although less so when salsa verde added--also somewhat predictable.
1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2016
Rustic cherry aromas and nice cherry and tobacco on taste with oak notes. Longer finish.
Rustic cherry aromas and nice cherry and tobacco on taste with oak notes. Longer finish.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016
Dark fruit and tobacco notes. Strong tannins and acidity.
Dark fruit and tobacco notes. Strong tannins and acidity.
1 person found it helpfulApr 26th, 2016
Our favorite Malbec, much deeper, fuller flavors compared to the non-Reserve offering from Gascon. Pairs well with beef or just by itself, however dark chocolate thinned the flavor.
Our favorite Malbec, much deeper, fuller flavors compared to the non-Reserve offering from Gascon. Pairs well with beef or just by itself, however dark chocolate thinned the flavor.
1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Yummy!
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2016
Great Malbec with good structure and smooth finish
Great Malbec with good structure and smooth finish
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2016
Prune flavors, but dry and round. Spicy/woody on the finish. Unassuming but complexly flavored. Deserves its own attention — don’t smother with food
Prune flavors, but dry and round. Spicy/woody on the finish. Unassuming but complexly flavored. Deserves its own attention — don’t smother with food
Oct 14th, 2020
Was good
Feb 8th, 2017
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
