2011's best wines as chosen by Wine Spectator Magazine.
(Check them out now, quantities are extremely limited)
Cheap Good Malbec
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Dark, spicy and fruity on the nose with hints of pepper, this Malbec-Syrah blend is a good buy for under $15.
Winery: Dona Paula Estate
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec-Syrah Blend
Region: Argentina
Ratings: The Wine Advocate – 88 Points
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Great with grilled meat and mature cheeses, this Malbec comes from the highest vineyard in the world in Mendoza, Argentina. It has fruity, berry and licorice notes, and a strong body making it a terrific food wine.
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Argentina
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Aromas of dark berries, peppery notes, and a smooth finish make this wine perfect for pairing with a great pizza or your favorite red meat.
Winery: Las Tizas vineyards
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Price: $14.99
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Rated 90 by Wine Spectator, this delicious wine is a mixture of 55% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, 5% Tannat and 5% Bonarda, which results in a pleasantly spicy and fruity taste.
Winery: Bodega Colome
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Region: Argentina
Price: $11.99 for a limited time
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Given 90 points by The Wine Advocate, this ruby red Malbec goes well with just about anything. Cherry and smoky oak notes combine with a fruity, lemony nut taste on the palate.
Winery: Susana Balbo Winery
Vintage: 2008
Type: Red
Variety:Malbec
Region: Argentina
Price: $12.99
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The 2007 Los Cardos Malbec is a great wine to pair with your next barbecued meal. Black fruit aromas and flavors mingle with earthy notes of herbs and spices in this smooth finishing wine.
Winery: Viña Doña Paula
Vintage: 2007
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: Wine Legends: 90 points
Price: $8.00
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The ’05 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec has a shimmering purple hue; scents of plum and violets; sweet-tart flavors of plum, citrus and grilled meat; fresh finish lush with black fruit. If you haven’t tried a Malbec, this is a great one to start with!
Winery: Terrazas de Los Andes
Vintage: 2005
Type: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: WINE NEWS: 90 points
Price: $10.79
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