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March 2019 - Argentina

March 2019 - Argentina
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Algodon Wine Estates 2015 Estate Pinot Noir
92 points
$29
Algodon Wine Estates
2015 Estate Pinot Noir
Brown brick red color. Aromas and flavors of cherry bon bon, cranberry mostarda, savory herbs, mint, and caramelized mushrooms with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity light body and a delightful, long finish that presents notes of chocolate. A vibrant Pinot Noir with an elegant balance of fruit and earth; edgy acidity gives aging potential.
92 points $29
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Algodon Wine Estates 2013 Premium Reserva Cabernet Franc-Malbec
92 points
$34
Algodon Wine Estates
2013 Premium Reserva Cabernet Franc-Malbec
Black violet color. Inviting aromas and flavors of spiced plum, ginger snaps, banana cake, and roasted nuts with a velvety, vibrant, dryish medium-full body and an elegant, long finish with notes of cigar box, vanilla bean, burnt sugar, and graphite with firm, well-integrated tannins and heavy oak flavor. A brawny red blend from Argentina that blankets the palate in toasty oak flavor.
92 points $34
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Alberti 154 2017 Reserva Malbec
89 points
$15.99
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Alberti 154
2017 Reserva Malbec
Black violet color. Inviting aromas and flavors of blackberry coulis, milk chocolate, vanilla bean creme, and rosemary with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a graceful, engaging, medium-length finish with elements of black licorice and cinnamon roll with silky, well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A satiny, concentrated, rock-solid Malbec to seamlessly bond with a steak dinner.
89 points $15.99 Best Buy
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Algodon Wine Estates 2013 Premium Reserva Malbec-Bonarda
88 points
$34
Algodon Wine Estates
2013 Premium Reserva Malbec-Bonarda
Dusty black garnet color. Aromas of cola, grenadine, blood orange, and tamarind with a silky, tangy, fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, brisk pickled beets finish with woody tannins and moderate oak flavor. A zingy red for rich meals.
88 points $34
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la Mano Derecha 2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
87 points
$16.99
la Mano Derecha
2015 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Dusty garnet color. Spicy aromas and flavors of plum, figs, sumac, olive, and dried herbs with a slightly chewy, crisp, dry medium-to-full body and a warming, medium-length finish conveying notes of coconut with moderate oak flavor. A dry and brooding Cabernet with pleasing aromatics and a grippy center.
87 points $16.99
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Zapatazo 2017 Torrontes
87 points
$17.99
Zapatazo
2017 Torrontes
Yellow straw color. Fruity aromas of ripe juicy pears, cantaloupe, white florals, and apricot jam with a round, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a seamless, breezy meyer lemon, honeydew melon, and butter finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A soft Torrontes with notes of juicy melon and creamy butter.
87 points $17.99
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Algodon Wine Estates 2014 Estate Malbec
87 points
$22
Algodon Wine Estates
2014 Estate Malbec
Dusty black violet color. Aromas and flavors of pomegranate, ripe raspberry, carnation, black licorice, and dried dill with a velvety, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, delightful, buoyant finish with notes of dark chocolate and mint with medium tannins and moderate oak flavor. A solid Argentine malbec with enchanting aromas.
87 points $22
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Inkarri 2018 Rosé Luján de Cuyo
86 points
$13.99
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Inkarri
2018 Rosé Luján de Cuyo
Pink color. Aromas of underripe mulberry, graham cracker, grass, and omelet with a crisp, dry light body and a short cherry skin and watermelon shrub finish. An anytime rose quaffer.
86 points $13.99 Best Buy
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Dharma 2015 Red Blend Mendoza
86 points
$16.99
Dharma
2015 Red Blend Mendoza
Black violet color. Aromas of allspice berries, stewed plum, and milk chocolate with a satiny, crisp, medium-full body and a smooth, medium-length plum pastry and cinnamon finish with light oak flavor. An inky red blend with food-friendly tannins.
86 points $16.99
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Inkarri 2018 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
$13.99
Inkarri
2018 Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon
Dusty deep purple color. Fruity aromas of raspberries, leather, blackberry cobbler, and savory herbs with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a warming, medium cola finish with medium tannins and light oak flavor. A juicy, anytime red.
85 points $13.99
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Inkarri 2018 Red Blend Estate Bottled Mendoza
84 points
$13.99
Inkarri
2018 Red Blend Estate Bottled Mendoza
Violet color. Aromas of baked blackberries, earth, and grape leaves with a coarse, bright, dry medium-to-full body and a peppery, short black pepper finish with earthy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A chewy red for the table.
84 points $13.99
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Algodon Wine Estates 2014 Estate Bonarda
84 points
$22
Algodon Wine Estates
2014 Estate Bonarda
Dark dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of red plum, strawberry, cassis, fennel, and sun dried tomato with a slightly chewy, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a tingling, breezy finish with well-integrated tannins and moderate oak flavor. A table-friendly red for weeknight pairings.
84 points $22
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