Bodega Norton
Reserva Mendoza Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Color of dark hazy purple with slightly brownish note on the rim. Ample nose of black cherry, plum, berries, a bit milk chocolate, and a bit spice like anise. Taste of vanilla, ripe dark fruit, oaky, cherry jam, grassy tobacco leaf, a bit herby, cocoa, and a bit unpolished sweetness and watery. Aftertaste of herby note, anise, black tea, bittersweet zest. I feel the wine is easy to drink with great price. Drink it now.
Color of dark hazy purple with slightly brownish note on the rim. Ample nose of black cherry, plum, berries, a bit milk chocolate, and a bit spice like anise. Taste of vanilla, ripe dark fruit, oaky, cherry jam, grassy tobacco leaf, a bit herby, cocoa, and a bit unpolished sweetness and watery. Aftertaste of herby note, anise, black tea, bittersweet zest. I feel the wine is easy to drink with great price. Drink it now.
3 people found it helpfulOct 29th, 2016
Decent value wine for drinking "around the house". Fruit forward, jammy, strong alcohol and slightly chewy with a tangy finish lightly punctuated with pepper. Would definitely buy again.
Decent value wine for drinking "around the house". Fruit forward, jammy, strong alcohol and slightly chewy with a tangy finish lightly punctuated with pepper. Would definitely buy again.
2 people found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2017
Love at first taste. It's not like some other wines I tasted that were in a different class, but I liked it. Not that I can say why. No distinct flavor or notes, no particular smoothness, pretty strong smell of alcohol... I don't know. I like it.
Love at first taste. It's not like some other wines I tasted that were in a different class, but I liked it. Not that I can say why. No distinct flavor or notes, no particular smoothness, pretty strong smell of alcohol... I don't know. I like it.
2 people found it helpfulDec 30th, 2016
Full bodied, dark red wine. Hints of dark fruits with the slight oak finish. Has a perfect balance of tart vs. sweet. You can almost taste the warmth. A hug in a glass!
Full bodied, dark red wine. Hints of dark fruits with the slight oak finish. Has a perfect balance of tart vs. sweet. You can almost taste the warmth. A hug in a glass!
2 people found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
'13 vintage. Good, not great, just like the '12. But slightly better, and actually, considering the price, a great value.
'13 vintage. Good, not great, just like the '12. But slightly better, and actually, considering the price, a great value.
Aug 12th, 2016Enjoying our 13th wedding anniversary with a steak dinner and bottle of the 2013 vintage of the Malbec Reserva on 9/12/22. Nice finish.
Enjoying our 13th wedding anniversary with a steak dinner and bottle of the 2013 vintage of the Malbec Reserva on 9/12/22. Nice finish.
Sep 12th, 2022
Heavy, plummy wine, bright aroma but muddled flavor. Deep dark purple color
Heavy, plummy wine, bright aroma but muddled flavor. Deep dark purple color
May 2nd, 2021
Deep, dark, and rich. A little more complexity and nuance would be desirable, but a good wine for a hearty dinner.
Deep, dark, and rich. A little more complexity and nuance would be desirable, but a good wine for a hearty dinner.
Jul 7th, 2018