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Malbec is a purple grape variety used in making red wine. The grapes tend to have an inky dark color and robusttannins, and are long known as one of the six grapes allowed in the blend of red Bordeaux wine. The French plantations of Malbec are now found primarily in Cahors in thesouthwestfrance region. Malbec is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine in addition to being grown around the world.
The grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 whenfrost killed off 75% of the crop. Despite Cahors being hit by the same frost, which devastated the vineyards, Malbec was replanted and continued to be popular in that area where it was mixed with merlot and tannat to make dark, full-bodied wines. More recently it has been made into 100% Malbec varietal wines.
Sales of Malbec have dramatically increased in the last five years. Exported primarily from Argentina, consumers have taken to the wine because of its reasonable price, food pairing capabilities, and its fruity flavor. In fact, because of the success of Malbec, Argentina is now the fifth largest producer of wine in the world. The future development of Malbec looks to be very bright as consumers are increasingly demanding good value in their wines and are willing to experiment with new varietals from lesser-known winegrowing regions.
Malbec is definitely a red meat wine that is adaptable enough to stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian or Italian fare (especially with tomato-based sauces). Consider giving Malbec a go with barbecue, chili or sausage.
The grape became less popular in Bordeaux after 1956 whenfrost killed off 75% of the crop. Despite Cahors being hit by the same frost, which devastated the vineyards, Malbec was replanted and continued to be popular in that area where it was mixed with merlot and tannat to make dark, full-bodied wines. More recently it has been made into 100% Malbec varietal wines.
Sales of Malbec have dramatically increased in the last five years. Exported primarily from Argentina, consumers have taken to the wine because of its reasonable price, food pairing capabilities, and its fruity flavor. In fact, because of the success of Malbec, Argentina is now the fifth largest producer of wine in the world. The future development of Malbec looks to be very bright as consumers are increasingly demanding good value in their wines and are willing to experiment with new varietals from lesser-known winegrowing regions.
Malbec is definitely a red meat wine that is adaptable enough to stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian or Italian fare (especially with tomato-based sauces). Consider giving Malbec a go with barbecue, chili or sausage.
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95 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Dark and powerful, yet elegant, with a delicious core of crushed raspberry, blackberry and damson plum notes tightly woven with silky tannins. The minerally finish lingers on with layered flavors of wildflowers, melted licorice and spice box."
93 Points - The Wine Advocate:
"The Bella Vista is always based on four hectares planted in 1910 and is normally the second vineyard harvested each year. The 2010 Finca Bella Vista is a pure Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo located at 980 meters altitude. Fermented in cement and aged for 16 months in new French barriques from the Mercurey cooperage, it has a sublime bouquet of blackberry, briary, woodland aromas and sous-bois that is all succinctly defined. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, fine tannins surrounding a core of pure blackberry and wild strawberry fruit, interlaced by lemon rind and dark chocolate towards the controlled, refined finish. This is class from start to finish. Drink 2013-2020+."
winemaker's notes:
#10 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012
Achaval Ferrer Finca Bella Vista Malbec has an alluring bouquet of incense, violets, black cherry and blackberry. This wine is voluptuous and lengthy.
All Achaval Ferrer wines are bottled without fining or filtering. formation of deposits in the bottle will be noticeable after some cellaring time. This is no way affects quality. We strongly recommend decanting this wine at least an hour before drinking.
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92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"Very pure, with a beam of raspberry coulis, blackberry and cherry pulp notes that pump out layers of spice, flint and wildflowers. Juicy yet structured, with a mineral edge to the long, savory finish."
winemaker's notes:
Intense, pure, full colors and young aromas. This wine completes Achaval Ferrer's vision of Malbec. Rich with luscious raspberry and macerated currant, Mendoza Malbec has dark, juicy finish. This wine is vivid and racy in character. The winery wishes to honor the insignia variety of Mendoza and to emphasize all the characteristics of this unique cepage. The work in the vineyards reinforces leaf system over root system, and emphasizes the soul of the fruit.
alcohol by volume: 14.5%
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Intense red color with violet tones. Aromas of wild berry and dark plum with a hint of coffee. Berry and plum continue to the palate with smoke and vanilla joining through the persistent finish. Pairs well with red meat entrees, Beef Wellington, roasted leg of lamb, grilled vegetables, and semi-firm cheeses.
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Winemaker's Notes:
Color: Limpid, intense purple.
Nose: Open, dominated by fresh fruits with touches of morello cherry, plum and cassis. The barrel ageing touches are very discreet and harmonious. This wine highlights in its aromatic expression : clear intensity and impressive freshness.
Palate: Round and smooth. The tannins are particularly fine and velvety. A tasty ending with predominanceof red fruits bouquet can be appreciated. After tasting this "Gran Malbec" people will have the nice impression of having tasted fresh grape berries.
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92 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Opaque purple and thick in the glass, this wine has inky, supercharged aromas of ripe blackberry and spice. It feels amped up but balanced, with more intensity and clarity than what most other $18 reds offer. The flavors of wild berry, mild herb and chocolate finish in a rich, toasty wrapping."
90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A ripe red, offering ample acidity to support the jammy kirsch, plum sauce and wild berry coulis notes that are framed by medium tannins, with the finish pumping out hints of smoke, spice box and graphite."
winemaker's notes:
#51 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012
A deep red color with hints of purple, this Malbec is expressive on the nose with notes of ripe black fruits, violets, and tobacco.
alcohol by volume: 14.5%
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Deep ruby red with purple tones.
Ripe fruits like plum, cherry and strawberry.
Sweet and round with velvety and mature tannins, well rounded and balanced.
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Big, juicy blackberry and black cherry with overtones of Asian plum, this Malbec is well balanced and a perfect party wine. Colorful and lightly perfumed.
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Sourced from a single vineyard, the grapes for this wine were bunch selected and hand harvested. The wine displays aroma of ripe plum and violets along with subtle hints of vanilla. Of great structure, this wine stands out for its meatiness and intense rich flavor while a soft silky finish balances the overall experience. Drink with grilled meat or salmon, or alone in your room with the door locked... you are the boss!
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95 Points - Wine Advocate
"Colome's old-vine cuvee is one of Argentina's icon Malbecs. The 2007 Reserva is 85% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from a 20-acre plot of 60- to 150-year-old vines purchased by owner, Donald Hess, in 2001. The wine spent 24 months in new French oak. With a glass-coating opaque purple color, it has that extra dimension of complexity that only old vines can provide. It offers up a confiture of black cherry and black raspberry along with mineral notes and toasty new oak. Dense, layered, concentrated, this rich, impeccably balanced effort will benefit from 5-7 years of cellaring and drink well through 2030."
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