Susana Balbo

Signature Mendoza Malbec

8.9288 ratings
8.916 pro ratings
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Malbec
Top Notes For
Aaron Means

One of the best Malbec's I've had in awhile. Very smooth profile of dark Berry fruits. Very balanced and everything is in it place. Superb steak companion.

One of the best Malbec's I've had in awhile. Very smooth profile of dark Berry fruits. Very balanced and everything is in it place. Superb steak companion.

4 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2015
Vance Gregory

Owner Edmond Wine Shop

9.3

Pretty, floral ripe dark berries. Very rich w beautiful texture. Some tannin on finish. Highly rec.

Pretty, floral ripe dark berries. Very rich w beautiful texture. Some tannin on finish. Highly rec.

1 person found it helpfulSep 14th, 2014
Riccardo L.

earthy, herbal... notes of tea leaves and tobacco. uncharacteristically long finish for a Malbec. opened two bottles of the same vintage and the second bottle exhibited none of the above. it was flat on the nose and seemed almost watered down by comparison. proof that every barrel is different.

earthy, herbal... notes of tea leaves and tobacco. uncharacteristically long finish for a Malbec. opened two bottles of the same vintage and the second bottle exhibited none of the above. it was flat on the nose and seemed almost watered down by comparison. proof that every barrel is different.

Aug 10th, 2015
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

9.0

2012 is 92pct Malbec/8pct Cabernet aged 13 months in 80pct new and 20pct second year French oak. Great wine that tastes way above its cost. Love the oak in this one.

2012 is 92pct Malbec/8pct Cabernet aged 13 months in 80pct new and 20pct second year French oak. Great wine that tastes way above its cost. Love the oak in this one.

Jul 2nd, 2015
Fadi Yako

Susana - Balbo - Malbec - 2012 - medium + body/ well balanced - aromas: blackberries and violets. Another refined Malbec from Mendoza, beautiful work!

Susana - Balbo - Malbec - 2012 - medium + body/ well balanced - aromas: blackberries and violets. Another refined Malbec from Mendoza, beautiful work!

Sep 24th, 2014
Peter Sultan

The right touch w Malbec could only b by a lady, of course. Rich but not overbearing

The right touch w Malbec could only b by a lady, of course. Rich but not overbearing

Sep 7th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

Tobacco spice

Tobacco spice

Sep 5th, 2014
John Wight

Sommelier/Wine Director Luce Restaurant

8.8

Solid effort, eschewing the fruity style of Malbec, fruit forward but not jammy

Solid effort, eschewing the fruity style of Malbec, fruit forward but not jammy

Jan 2nd, 2014
Christine Havens

Pretty notes of rustic dark cherry and prune. Sweet entry, especially on the mid palate. Tapirs quickly. I'm lukewarm.

Pretty notes of rustic dark cherry and prune. Sweet entry, especially on the mid palate. Tapirs quickly. I'm lukewarm.

Oct 23rd, 2013
Fernando Motta

Ripe deep dark fruit on nose with dark chocolate notes. Round, fleshy and supple with ripe tannins on mouth. Enjoyed with a skirt steak.

Ripe deep dark fruit on nose with dark chocolate notes. Round, fleshy and supple with ripe tannins on mouth. Enjoyed with a skirt steak.

May 25th, 2013