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Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Susana Balbo's Signature 2016 Malbec is rich and juicy with blueberry-blackberry pie aromas with a touch of smoke on the nose. With great acidity for food, ripe black fruit, oak, full bodied and structured tannins pair this one with barbeque fare. Drink now and for the next five years. Drink: 2018-2026. 79798 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Zuccardi Q Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: The Malbec wine grapes for Zuccardi's Q are sourced from La Consulta (Altamira) and Vista Flores. The Uco Valley of the Mendoza region is where the vines were planted at more than 1000 metres above sea level. This is great for having grapes ripen slowly, evenly and fully. The label on the wine bottle symbolizes the Andes Mountains. The 2015 vintage is a silky, full-bodied Malbec with ripe blackberries, blue florals, ripe, dark fruit, finishing nutty on the palate with a touch of dark spice. Pair with herbed-crusted pork loin. Drink: 2018-2024. 723478 14.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2016, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Lots of blueberry, blackberry, dark plum and savoury flavours on this earthy and structured Malbec from the Uco Valley. Great with beef stew or other hardy meat dishes. Drink: 2019-2022. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Norton Barrel Select Malbec 2018, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2014-2016. 400556 14% XD 750 mL  $14.45. October 26, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Navarro Correas Selección Del Enólogo Malbec 2014, Tunuyán, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: The robust 2014 vintage of the Selección del Enólogo is made from the country's classic Malbec grape grown in one vineyard, Tunuyán. The wine was aged for 18 months in oak barrels for 18 months. Aromas of black fruit and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2019-2024. 646232 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 16, 2019 Best Value Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Catena Paraje Altamira Malbec 2016, Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2019-2024. 492413 13.20% D 750 mL  $22.95. May 25, 2019 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Colomé Estate Malbec 2016, Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina: The Malbec wine grapes for Colomé Estate 2014 were sourced from La Brava, El Arenal, Altura Máxima and Colomé vineyards. Fragrant with earthy florals and savoury herb aromas on the nose, juicy with dark berry, dried herb and smoky vanilla flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food. Pair with roast Mediterranean vegetables and grilled lamb chops. Drink: 2019-2024. 477315 14.90% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. August 30, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2016, Luján De Cuyo, Argentina: A luscious, deeply flavoured Argentine red wine made from the country's iconic red grape Malbec. Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, pencil led and violets on the nose with nervy acidity. Full-bodied, smooth and luscious. The DOC of Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza was created in 1989 to protect the Malbec grape. The vines are planted at 960 metres above sea level. The vineyard is 90 years old. The wine was aged for 14 months in oak barrels. Decant 1 hour and pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2019-2024. 74922 14% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. November 6, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
Finca Flichman Paisaje De Tupungato 2016, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2019-2022. 415034 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2019 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review
La Mascota Gran Mascota Malbec 2015, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Pair with grilled meats. Gran Mascota 2015 is a deep and dark medium-plus bodied Malbec with lots of Mulberry, blueberry, black plum and savoury spice flavours on the palate. Acidity is nicely balanced and tannins are soft and supple. Drink now and for the next three years. Drink: 2019-2024. 443333 14.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. October 2, 2019 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Finca La Escuela El Limo Malbec 2012, Altamira, Mendoza, Argentina: Sweet and smooth Argentine Malbec with berry sweet flavours on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and fleshy with a purple plum, blueberry pie finish. Pair with grilled pork chops. Drink: 2016-2020. 479600 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. February 9, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Fabre Montmayou Gran Reserva Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina: Seductive blackberries and fleshy black plums on the nose, full-bodied with gorgeous velvet texture on the palate of this elegant Argentine red wine brought to us by Vistalba. Lovely bite on the palate. Spice and cedar smoke on a long and persistent finish. A beautiful expression of Mendoza Malbec. Pair with lamb chops. Drink: 2017-2020. 279802 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. September 2, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Luigi Bosca Familia Arizu Malbec 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Smoky with lots of toasty oak on the nose and palate. Black fruit with campfire on the finish. The grapes are grown in the Finca La Linda and Vistalba vineyards in Mendoza. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. Pair with grilled meats and roast beef. Drink: 2018-2021. 452672 13.70% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 11, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Viñalba Reserva Malbec 2014, Argentina, Argentina Drink: 2018-2024. 555763 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review
14 1853 Reserve Selected Parcel 2014, Argentina, Argentina  555797 15.30% XD 750 mL  $20.95. January 1, 2018 Full Review
Trapiche Medalla Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust, concentrated Argentine red wine made from the Malbec grape. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums, dark berries and spice. Terrific, balancing acidity for tangy meat sauces. Drink: 2018-2022. 547869 14.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Montes Alpha Carmenère 2015, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile: The Carmenère wine grapes for Montes Alpha 2015 were sustainably dry farmed. This Carmenère is incredibly concentrated rich and deep with fleshy black plums that you can dive head first into. Just another phenomenal wine from Montes with dark plum, blackberry and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Drink: 2018-2025. 143230 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. November 9, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, California, United States: Rich and succulent Californian red wine with gloriously delicious flavours of blackberry and fleshy black plum and mocha. pair with grilled steak. Drink: 2014-2018. 392647 14% D 750 mL  $19.00 Score: 90/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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