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. — 6 years ago

Mike Allas

9.0

Surprisingly good Pinot noir. Good nose, with some body to it. — 7 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 — 7 years ago

Stacey Kauffman

9.0

A lovely compromise for a Cab fan sharing a bottle with someone who typically isn't, (ie- maybe more of a Pinot fan.) This is an interesting blend that both parties can enjoy! One of my favorite blends to share! — 7 years ago

Danny Rivera

9.0

Fruit flavor a of peach, nectarines, and subtle banana. Perfect for my shrimp ceviche. — 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. — 8 years ago

Darin Neugebauer

9.1

Smooth and bold body of new carpet? Slight acidic on the palate Has a very nice finish — 9 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. — 9 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! — 10 years ago

Mel B

9.1

It has begun! The Le Metro Wine Underground curated World Bubbles experience. Thanks Aaron! — 10 years ago

with Aaron and Hawk

Matthew Nichols

9.1

$12 Full bodied, but drinkable. One of Matt's fave malbecs. — 12 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. — 6 years ago

with Kasey

David Kline

9.3

Day 3: Big, black chocolate nose, with baked blackberry, black olives, and charred beef ribs charging from the glass. The floodgates have finally opened, and it was worth the wait! There is fresh cocoa bean pods and a jungle of flora; rosemary and iris extracts and an oatmeal raisin aspect to the perfuming.
Just the right texture for the pungent hothouse welcome: grippy and coarse, with a bitter chocolate and raspberry interplay, and a single unforgettable graphite and smoky slate backbone; unwavering in the churn of black currant, pepper, eucalyptus, leather and tobacco. Léoville Poyferré's high octane new world Malbec that puts a LOT of stick about! It also has an elegance, as all good dominatrixes should! You'll get a kick out of this! #LéovillePoyferré #bordeauxandburgers #argentinawine #Argentina #malbec #malbecmalbec #newworldmeetsoldworld #CuvelierLosAndes #andes #grandmalbec #ucovalley #uco #mendoza — 7 years ago

with Courtney

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

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. — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Notions of 1st growth are all over this!
There is an uncommon density and purity of fruit on the nose. Spice box, oak and strawberries are evident. Palette is wonderful with texture and layers. The mouthfeel is plush and rich with cinnamon, cardamom and sandalwood. Finishes sweet - wonderful.
😃 — 8 years ago

with Mo

Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.0

A little fruit forward, but nice for this hot summer day. — 9 years ago

Andrew Morris

9.0

My favorite of our (Briceland) whites. Sad we are low on the 13. 14 is not ready yet. — 9 years ago

Nicholas Poitras

9.6

Amazing across the board. Full bodies, and yet still full of fruit. — 10 years ago

Jeff Falvo

9.5

My first Malbec I tried years ago and, in my opinion, the best you'll find for the price paid. It's been consistently awarded and well-deserved. Complex tastes arise from good grapes grown in The Andes and aged in oak for 9 months. Tastes of blackberry, plum, and even a touch of smoke with an absolutely smooth and pleasant after taste that you wouldn't expect from a wine found under $10. Solid. — 11 years ago

Marti Smith Osterhout

9.5

Black Cherry, hints of tobacco. Nice round notes. — 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. — 7 years ago

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. — 7 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. — 8 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 — 8 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 — 9 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. — 9 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 — 10 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. — 11 years ago

Karun Sen Gupta

9.3

A perfect blend of Malbec, Cab Sav, Merlot and Syrah — 11 years ago