Bodega Monteviejo-Lindaflor-Malbec-Valle de Uco-Mendoza-Argentina-2003-$29.98-A nose of dark fruits, dark purple in color. Blackberry, blueberry, medium to full bodied with chocolate, coffee and vanilla notes, good but expected more than it delivered. WS-89 WE-88 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Trapiche-Broquel-Malbec-Medoza-Argentina-2007-$11.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. Black cherry, plum, medium to full bodied, spice, a solid wine that delivers good QPR. RP-86 WS-88 WE-91 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
La Posta-Del Vinatero-Cocina-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$14.98-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. Black cherry, spice, black berries, licorice, good body, smooth, a good Malbec. RP-89 WS-87 CR-88 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon-Reserva-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-$17.33-A nose of dark fruits and spice, blackish purple in color. A full bodied intense red, plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate and brown spice, a very good value. NR- CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Bodegas Finca Abril-Single Vineyard-Malbec-Uco Valley-Mendoza-Argentina-2006-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, blackberry, plums, layered favors, with some graphite and toasted spices. NR CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Tilia-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-$6.99-A nose of dark fruit, nothing complex, dark purple in color. A medium bodied Malbec, black cherry, plum, with some spiciness’ to the finish, a good value for this price level. WS-83 CR-86 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.