Bodegas Nieto Senetiner-Cadus-Single Vineyard-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2003-$22.22-A nose of dark fruit and some oak, dark purple in color. A smooth, full bodied Cab, black currants, blackberry, spice cake and molasses flavors, with a nice finish. Second time tried in last few months, consistent result. WE-90 WS-89 CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Vina Cobos-Felino-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$18.99-A nose of dark fruits, dark purple in color. Black currants, licorice, blackberries, smooth, full bodied with chocolate, a good value. WS-87 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Poesia-Helene Garcin-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2003-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. Currants, blackberry, medium bodied, coffee, toast, found it a bit rough at times. RP-90- WS-86 WE-93 WE-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Nieto Senetiner-Blend-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot-Mendoza-Argentina-2007-$12.98-A nose of smoky dark fruit, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, cassis, black currant, plum, chocolate, not totally smooth but a good value. RP-88 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Y Vinedos Pascual Toso-Reserve-Las Barrancas Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2006-$12.81-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, raspberry, red currants, plum, with chocolate and some smoke. A good mid week wine with a good QPR. RP-89 WS-89 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Vinedos de Patagonia-Coleccion-NQN-Patagonia Universe-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Argentina-2006-$15.99-A nose of cassis and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied Malbec blend, smooth, plum, black cherry, chocolate and spices, a very good value. WS-90 WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Nieto Senetiner-Bonarda-Reserva-Limited Edition-Mendoza-Argentina-2007-$17.99-A interesting nose of dark fruit and smoke, dark in color. A dense, ripe red, blueberry, plum, cocoa, has good length. RP-90 WS-87 CR-87 Good with steak, chicken, pork.
Lagarde-Atlas Cumbres-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$5.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark in color. A pleasant, smooth Cab, dark fruits, some spice, a great mid week drinking wine, a good value for it’s price. NR CR-86 Good with steak, pasta, chicken.
Tikal-Patriota-Bonarda-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$15.98-A nose of dark jammy fruit, dark black in color. A big full bodied blend, not for Old World fans. A delicious smooth wine, plum, black cherry, chocolate and spice with toasted oak, a great value. RP-92 WS-88 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.