Schroeder Estate
Patagonia Malbec 2012
Good, forward berry and subtle black current fruits and light bouquet, lacking the stringent acidity of most Malbec, balanced body, cool creamy mouth feel, light pepper, and pleasant, slight mineral and oak finish with lingering fruit and later bitter. Drink now. It redeems a grape that has not been a pleasure to me. — 9 years ago
Rakish Dharma
Very drinkable wine club selection, balanced, nice unobtrusive tannin, but mildly fruity without much complexity, pleasant mild finish. Not a $20 wine, but a repeater if under $11 retail. It has probably benefitted from age. Several nights in the bottle with the Vacu-vin did no harm. No complaints! — 9 years ago