Smoking Loon

El Carancho Malbec

8.7122 ratings
8.51 pro ratings
California, USA
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
Rebecca

Perfect steal!!! At under $20, you will not be disappointed. Full of flavor, rich, fruit forward, smooth. I've gone through two bottles already before week's end.

Perfect steal!!! At under $20, you will not be disappointed. Full of flavor, rich, fruit forward, smooth. I've gone through two bottles already before week's end.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015
Mat Cross

Mat had this 10 years ago

Mat had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2014
Rose’s Cafe

Nice Malbec. Dried fruit, light tannins.

Nice Malbec. Dried fruit, light tannins.

Dec 15th, 2015
Boris Mathiszik

Nice Malbec, but a little bland.

Nice Malbec, but a little bland.

Aug 16th, 2015
Laura Vaughn Arellano

Had this one in Elgin. Classic Smoking Loon brand. Would purchase again.

Had this one in Elgin. Classic Smoking Loon brand. Would purchase again.

Mar 14th, 2024
Johanna Peterson

Nice smooth Malbec, good price. Chocolate and nice finish. Not too dry or too sweet. Balanced nicely. We had it with small bites and it went well with all the different flavors.

Nice smooth Malbec, good price. Chocolate and nice finish. Not too dry or too sweet. Balanced nicely. We had it with small bites and it went well with all the different flavors.

Oct 20th, 2019
Amanda Ott

Cherry, mocha, and dill. A must try for the price. Will drink again!

Cherry, mocha, and dill. A must try for the price. Will drink again!

Aug 7th, 2019
Laura Vaughn Arellano

One of my “cheap” go-tos. This one is one of the better Cali wines in my opinion. Not too full-bodied, but nowhere near light. Smooth aftertaste.

One of my “cheap” go-tos. This one is one of the better Cali wines in my opinion. Not too full-bodied, but nowhere near light. Smooth aftertaste.

May 7th, 2018
R C
10

You can't beat this Malbec for the price. Shockingly bold and full of flavor!!! Going back to get more and possibly a case!!!

You can't beat this Malbec for the price. Shockingly bold and full of flavor!!! Going back to get more and possibly a case!!!

Mar 4th, 2018
Jeff Moskovics

Good Malbec. Unobjectionable. Nothing of real note.

Good Malbec. Unobjectionable. Nothing of real note.

Jun 8th, 2017