Malbec

"For a big brand, Alamos knows how to deliver quality at a fair price. This vintage is exemplary for its sweet black plum and graham cracker...

"The 2008 Malbec, which contains 10% Bonarda, spent 11 months in 50% new French oak and 50% first use American oak. Purple-colored, it reveals...

#32 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009

" Quite ripe, with nearly exotic plum sauce, braised fig and crushed blueberry notes rolled together,...

Full of dark, intense flavors, this fruit-forward Malbec pairs perfectly with grilled steaks and other hearty meats.

Fresh, herby, floral, cassis, red berry fruit. Pleasant crunchy fruit, elegant spicy complexity, well done.

Blend of Malbec & Cabernet. Medium structured in the mouth this wine exhibits a sweet and fruity attack, balanced by crisp acidity and smooth tannins....

The 2008 Catena Malbec shows a dark violet color with deep bluish-black tones. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark fruit aromas with delicate floral...

56% Malbec, 21% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 2% Petite Verdot--Ruby-red. Plum, dark raspberry, mocha, spicecake and tobacco on the complex...

The aromas are a mix of freshly crushed black cherries and toasty/smoky oak—just enough to frame the exuberant fruit. On the palate, the flavors...

The unique old-vine style delivers ripe mountain fruit, subtle tannins, and complex Malbec character. Deep purple in color with a crimson luster, the...

"Ripe and flashy, but pulls it off, with gorgeous mouthfeel and loads of lush raspberry ganache, boysenberry and plum sauce notes, all kept going...

Brillant red cherry color, a nose which suggests plums and strawberries, with a subtle hint of vanilla, very expressive in the mouth, where the fruit...

A full bodied wine with a deep violet color, showcasing flavors and aromas of blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark cherry, and a hint of mocha. The wine...

Coffee, walnut, black pepper, cherry and blackberry make for an interesting and enjoyable bouquet.  The palate is a nicely balanced chorus of fruit,...

Very fresh and pure, with lovely violet, shaved vanilla and dark raspberry notes gliding over fine-grained tannins. The long, suave finish has a nice pastis...

"Dark and juicy, delivering anise, plum skin and dark crushed currant fruit that's carried by nicely integrated grip. Hints of tar and charcoal...

"Ripe and polished, with lush layers of raspberry, blueberry and fig fruit that glide over alluring spice notes, with well-integrated grip. The long, creamy...

"The 2008 Malbec spent 12 months in 60% new French oak. It is a glass-staining opaque purple color with an enthralling perfume of sandalwood, Asian spices,...

From 35 year old vines, this Malbec has a deep purple color with violet tints, complex plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded and...

Intriguing aromas of spices, gunflint, chocolate and meat. Intensely flavored and supple but not especially fleshy, with an edge of acidity giving balance...

A full-bodied, round, soft and generous red wine with strong spicy character. Grapes are from vines that are close to 100 years old in the well reputed...

Attractive rich-purple hue, followed by bright aromas of fresh cherries, red currant, plum and violets. The red fruit maintains its vibrancy through...

Deep red color, violet hints. Sweet and spicy aromas of black pepper. Ripe red fruit on the palate, with smooth, harmonious tannins.

Very toasty, offering showy mocha and spice aromatics, but there's also plenty of flesh, with lush raspberry, fig and plum notes that follow through...

Full-bodied but not over the top jammy, which is nice. It's a smooth, balanced, grapey wine with mild black pepper on the finish, mild tannins, and mild...

"Purple color; black cherry, Asian spices, and incense; forward, pleasure-bent, drink now-6 years."
90 Points
The Wine Advocate

Price: $13.99

"Creamy and pure, with gorgeous spice and black tea aromas leading the way for lush, velvety raspberry, cassis and boysenberry fruit. It all sails through...

Very ripe aromas of black raspberry, blueberry and bitter chocolate. At once silky and vinous, with a lush texture to the flavors of dark berries, spices...

Full black plum and warm spice flavors ride over sour-cherry acidity with well integrated oak; dusty tannins add a sense of minerality. Hearty and ripe,...

Deep crimson with sharp candy red highlights. Upon swirling, jazzy notes of blackberries and sour cherries develop into fine traces of smoke and spices....

Quite ripe, but focused and juicy, with blueberry, acai berry and bramble notes laced with fruitcake and spice hints. A nice briary edge keeps the finish...

High-toned nose of violet and vanilla, with ripe blackberry and boysenberry fruit. Stays bright and open-knit though the finish, with spice and graphite...

winemaker's notes: 60% Bonarda & 40% Malbec--Deep reddish purple with aromas of bright berry/cherry fruit. Like swallowing a whole bowl of mixed...

Inky and dense with attractive berry aromas and a touch of cinnamon and sweet spice. A fully, fruity wine, with excellent body, intense tannins, flavors...

This is a fresh, fruit-driven Malbec that expresses bright wild berry fruits, floral notes and a young, refreshing character. It comes froma warm, dry...