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Tasting Notes for Malbec 2003 Argentina

 


Alamos - Catena

Mendoza

Argentina

Under $20.00
Retails at $10.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C+
Aroma:  Floral, Weedy, Leather
Taste:  Heat, Chalky, Fruity
Body:  Soft and Flabby
Finish:  Heat that fades

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Catena

Mendoza

Argentina

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $20.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B
Aroma: Light Floral, Fruit, Vanilla
Taste:  Dark Berry, Spice, Slightly Hot
Body: Balanced and Soft
Finish:  Spice, Dash of Coffee, Licorice

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Bianchi

Famiglia

Argentina

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $20.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B+
Aroma:  Floral
Taste:  Heat, Spice, Blackberry, Plum
Body:  Medium
Finish:  Chocolate

Recommendation: Buy it.


Bianchi

Particular

Argentina

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $25.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B+
Aroma:  Clove, Dark Fruit
Taste:  Plum, Cherry, Coffee and Spice
Body: Medium to Full
Finish:  Long Hot Finish

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Achaval Ferrer

Finca Altamira

Mendoza

Argentina

Over $40.00
Retails at $75.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  A-
Aroma:  Unbelievable Aromatics
Taste:  Big Money!! Tastes Expensive
Body: Full
Finish:  Spice, Ripe Fruit

Recommendation:  Got the Budget...Buy it!