B-72681-Finca Las Divas S.A.-Riglos-Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Gran Corte-Argentina-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend with black cherry, currants, blueberry, with chocolate and some spice on finish, an interesting wine, decant, very heavy bottle. RP-92 WS-92 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Y Vinedos Renacer S.A.-Punto Final-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-14.8% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of dark fruit and tar, dark purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish. A solid wine, a great QPR. WS-90 WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Catena Zapata-Malbec-High Mountain Vines-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$16.69-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, cassis, licorice and chocolate on spiced finish, an easy drinker. WS-89 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Norton S.A.-Malbec-Reserva-Mendoza-Argentina-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, blackberry, finishes with smoke and spice, a good value. WS-90 (WS #51 Top 100 2012) WE-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
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-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodega Benegas Winery-Malbec-Libertad Vineyards-Mendoza-Argentina-2007-14.0% Alcohol-$17.48-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Malbec, with black cherry, black currants, licorice and a spice finish, good length, very good QPR. RP-90+ CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.