Shay A

9.3

Cheval des Andes tasting with their technical manager who is also an assistant winemaker. Tasted ‘05, ‘07, ‘14 and ‘15. Very cool story behind this winery (and its affiliation with Chateau Cheval Blanc).

This contained the largest percentage of Malbec they’ve ever used at 83%, rounded out by petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Decidedly darker and more dense on the mid palate than the ‘15. The texture was more plush and this seems to be open for business now...not sure it has the structure to hold as long as the ‘15. More plum, added black currant and licorice. — 6 years ago

with Dan

Aaron Rankin

9.1

It’s rosé season in spirit in Chicago. This is a great one. Nice balance of the acid you expect with lush fruit off the old Mourvèdre vines. Wish I had more bottles for actual warm weather. — 7 years ago

Mike Allas

9.0

Surprisingly good Pinot noir. Good nose, with some body to it. — 8 years ago

Steph Anie

9.0

Grapes sourced from the foothills of the Andes mountains with a combination of altitude and generous Sunshine produces concentrated aromatic fruit. The Aging in Oak barrels during nine months at 7 s Harmony and complexity. Malbec with beautiful deep red color and violet hues, sweet aromas of blackberries and plums with an elegant touch of smoke and vanilla. velvety texture and a sweet long aftertaste (back label)

Great malbec — 8 years ago

Julia Burke

9.4

This is a special bottle of wine--I've never experienced Argentina at this level. The cassis, the eucalyptus, the structure, the Bordeaux earth. Just getting started. — 9 years ago

Cindy Cammack

9.2

Wonderful with mulligatawny soup and shrimp paratha. Very smooth and elegant. Hints of green pepper, cranberries and currants. Nice on a snowy day. — 9 years ago

Cristóbal Arellano Borges

9.0

Really good wine. Solid. Fruit/acid/tannin/minerality in a complete cynergy. Smokey, spicy, blackberry, pepper. BBQ or grilling wine. I want more of this from Argentina — 10 years ago

Frank Reynolds

9.0

A very round, well balanced cab. I imagine a light purple stratocumulus cloud at the tip of the palate; not overwhelming, but present in an enjoyable way. Yes. — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is their big boys blend of Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon merlot petite Verdot and cab franc — 11 years ago

David Madison

9.7

Suggested by the wine steward as part of a tasting of several bottles. Really good. Debi, Kevin and I really liked it. — 12 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, oak, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, tobacco, herbs, bell pepper and wet leaves.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, wood, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, vanilla, coffee, vegetable, earth, leather, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a great surprise. This 8 year old Malbec is drinking very nicely now. Well balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Needs 4 hours in a decanter to open up properly and show tannins and all of the complexity.

This was a good vintage in Mendoza and it is showing. Very easy to drink so watch out 😁

Grapes are grown at 3,500 feet elevation, and aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 6 years ago

Austen Ito

8.9

Tropical fruits, honey, unoaked or minimal race of it. Med plus body and acidity. — 7 years ago

greg

8.9

Good blend of grapes, creating layers of dark red fruit complemented by hints of vanilla and mocha. More balanced than a spirit level. €10 Supervalu offer. — 8 years ago

John Needham CSW

9.3

2012 Vintage is the best vintage by far of this wine. Huge finish to this wine with lots of fruit, if I tasted blind I would have guessed a Napa Cab — 8 years ago

Jeremiah

9.0

Intense full bodied red of Malbec and Cab Sauvignon, rich silky plums raspberry, smoky, leathery, but of tannins need lots of time to breathe, and great with spicy dishes. — 8 years ago

Mark Hardman

9.0

You just can't beat a Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. This one didn't disappoint. Very smooth and not much of a spicy finish but still a great Malbec for the price. — 9 years ago

Josh Bernitt

9.2

One of the best Merlots ever! Wonderful apple and strawberry nose. Smooth and moderate tannins with a hint of leather and moderate acidity. Not overly sweet like the nose would indicate — 9 years ago

Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.0

A little fruit forward, but nice for this hot summer day. — 10 years ago

Andrew Morris

9.0

My favorite of our (Briceland) whites. Sad we are low on the 13. 14 is not ready yet. — 10 years ago

Mel B

9.1

It has begun! The Le Metro Wine Underground curated World Bubbles experience. Thanks Aaron! — 11 years ago

with Aaron and Hawk

Mike Sueker

9.1

Great wine for the price. A very different bright citrus/ grapefruit on the nose, with a bit of chocolate, mint, eucalyptus underneath. Opens up to a distinct sage element. Easy drinking with only a moderate finish, but good flavor — 6 years ago

Craig Schnabel

9.4

Very nice wine - Yum! — 6 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Wonderful Argentinian Red Blend from a French producer. Malbec (60%)Syrah (20%)and Cabernet Franc (20%). Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts (Nutella), and beef jerky with a great peppery finish. (The Syrah!). Beautiful velvety texture. My new favorite Argentinian. Thank you for bringing this one, Kase! Revisited in May 2020. Still outstanding! Vanilla is more pronounced. Revisited again in January 2021. Still beautifully balanced. — 7 years ago

with Kasey

Dan Romallo

9.2

Nice amount of oak, idk if spice is the word is for me, more of a musky goodness. Hints of guava. — 8 years ago

with Jessica

"Odedi"

9.2

It's time for my Friday's Cabernet fix. This time, a wonderful Chilean Cabernet.

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, spices, peppercorn, leather, bell pepper, sage, peppermint, eucalyptus and smoke.

Full bodied with medium acidity and beautiful long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cherries, figs, cloves, herbs, earth, cola, vanilla, oak, spices, light vegetables, coffee, chocolates, bell pepper, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm tannins and black pepper.

An elegant, Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile, with lots of complexity and fitness, but not fully balanced yet.

Still young now, but very enjoyable by itself, and better with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a cheese platter, crackers and nice company.

Grapes are grown at the foot hills of the Andes Mountains, on stony soils. 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume. — 9 years ago

Darin Neugebauer

9.1

Smooth and bold body of new carpet? Slight acidic on the palate Has a very nice finish — 10 years ago

Timothy Wong

9.0

Great intensity of fruit. Outstanding notes of cherries and forest berries, with subtle notes of caramel, spices and toast provided by oak aging. — 10 years ago

Sarah C

9.3

Rainy Saturday afternoons mean taking down bottles of Gin. Another one bites the dust. Mixed with ginger beer & fresh lime juice and I'm happy! — 11 years ago

Karun Sen Gupta

9.3

A perfect blend of Malbec, Cab Sav, Merlot and Syrah — 12 years ago

Matthew Nichols

9.1

$12 Full bodied, but drinkable. One of Matt's fave malbecs. — 13 years ago