Gnarly Head

Mendoza Malbec

8.6151 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brad Taylor

Inexpensive, drinkable Malbec. Must let breathe to get an appreciation of flavor.

Inexpensive, drinkable Malbec. Must let breathe to get an appreciation of flavor.

4 people found it helpfulMay 24th, 2015
"Odedi"

Pale ruby in color.

On the nose, oak, blackberries, blueberries, figs and peppercorn.

Medium-bodied and somewhat watery mouthfeel.

Smooth on the palate with blackberries, plums, blueberries, strawberries and black pepper.

Very fruity on the finish with light tannins and bitter almonds.
It has some bad aftertaste at the end, which I didn't like. I will not buy again.

Pale ruby in color.

On the nose, oak, blackberries, blueberries, figs and peppercorn.

Medium-bodied and somewhat watery mouthfeel.

Smooth on the palate with blackberries, plums, blueberries, strawberries and black pepper.

Very fruity on the finish with light tannins and bitter almonds.
It has some bad aftertaste at the end, which I didn't like. I will not buy again.

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2015
Kathryn Bernhard-Brizzee

The 2015 was very nice as an after-work glass, even without food. It definitely benefited from a pass through the aerator. It was a little on the stiff side beforehand.

The 2015 was very nice as an after-work glass, even without food. It definitely benefited from a pass through the aerator. It was a little on the stiff side beforehand.

Apr 10th, 2018
Kathy Westerhoff

Loved this wine and got $1 back on Ibotta. Bought at Groves for less than $10.

Loved this wine and got $1 back on Ibotta. Bought at Groves for less than $10.

Oct 24th, 2017
Joseph Carmona

Ruby red, light, plain but effective flavor. Good to offset smoked pork

Ruby red, light, plain but effective flavor. Good to offset smoked pork

Oct 8th, 2017
Ashley McNaughton

Solid wine, not my favorite but surprisingly good. Dry and good flavor

Solid wine, not my favorite but surprisingly good. Dry and good flavor

Jul 14th, 2017
L Denker

With leslianne, gma, Scott, Lynn, John at home.

With leslianne, gma, Scott, Lynn, John at home.

Feb 10th, 2017
Sharon DiChiara

The 2015 Malbec is really tasty. Very drinkable with or without food

The 2015 Malbec is really tasty. Very drinkable with or without food

Jan 22nd, 2017
Jennifer Briskin

Bold wine great with beef

Bold wine great with beef

Dec 27th, 2016
Seth Baker

Light and fruity. Blueberry jam and plum notes without a whole lot of substance. Very faint flavors of vanilla and tobacco on the finish.

Light and fruity. Blueberry jam and plum notes without a whole lot of substance. Very faint flavors of vanilla and tobacco on the finish.

Dec 14th, 2016