Locations Wine

AR-2 Malbec Blend

8.9124 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat
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
Top Notes For
"Odedi"

This is a very enjoyable Argentinian Malbec Blend, from the house of Dave Phinney. Showing black fruits with earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables dark coffee, herbs, tobacco leaf, spices, peppercorn and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs. Dry and spicy on the palate.

This non vintage is a few years old, and might not be in its peak anymore. However, it is still drinking nicely with nice complexity and mouthfeel. I'd recommend drinking it while fresh.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of mainly Malbec with some Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Grapes are grown in the Uco Valley in Mendoza.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$17.

This is a very enjoyable Argentinian Malbec Blend, from the house of Dave Phinney. Showing black fruits with earth, wood, vanilla, vegetables dark coffee, herbs, tobacco leaf, spices, peppercorn and chocolates.

Full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs. Dry and spicy on the palate.

This non vintage is a few years old, and might not be in its peak anymore. However, it is still drinking nicely with nice complexity and mouthfeel. I'd recommend drinking it while fresh.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of mainly Malbec with some Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Grapes are grown in the Uco Valley in Mendoza.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$17.

Jun 30th, 2019
Eric Urbani

Somehow the Cab rounds it out nicely

Somehow the Cab rounds it out nicely

Jun 3rd, 2018
Matt Sterr

2013 Vintage. Dark and brooding. Best AR yet.

2013 Vintage. Dark and brooding. Best AR yet.

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.1

Yet again an entire country under the California gaze; it tastes just like if phinney made a malbec.

Yet again an entire country under the California gaze; it tastes just like if phinney made a malbec.

1 person found it helpfulDec 19th, 2013
Matt Young

Very good locations wine. Maybe my second favorite behind E

Very good locations wine. Maybe my second favorite behind E

Feb 16th, 2014
Angelo Casagrande

Fruity but not overly jammy, with some spicy notes and nice balance. Good value at $15. Would be nice with grilled beef.

Fruity but not overly jammy, with some spicy notes and nice balance. Good value at $15. Would be nice with grilled beef.

Jan 4th, 2019
Mark Wilson

Good Malbec blend when in mood for very fruit forward wine. One of Dave Phinney of Orin Swift location wines. Good for 1-2 glasses then too fruity.

Good Malbec blend when in mood for very fruit forward wine. One of Dave Phinney of Orin Swift location wines. Good for 1-2 glasses then too fruity.

Apr 19th, 2017
Donna Hynson Lindner

This was a gift from Rick and Nancy - couple that came to Rectory dinner with father John. Brian and I drank at home.

This was a gift from Rick and Nancy - couple that came to Rectory dinner with father John. Brian and I drank at home.

Apr 1st, 2017
Danny

Great for the price

Great for the price

Nov 28th, 2016
Paul Crabbe

I'm sold on Location's wine. This blend isn't super dry (my preference) but it's not sweet either (no thanks). Will be buying more from them.

I'm sold on Location's wine. This blend isn't super dry (my preference) but it's not sweet either (no thanks). Will be buying more from them.

Nov 17th, 2016