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Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009 Wine Review

Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009

Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009

Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Michel Torino

Agent: Kirkwood Diamond Canada Partnership

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Michel Torino has built a solid reputation for producing consistently high-quality Malbec in the Cafayate region in northern Argentina. Some of this up-and-coming region’s vineyards are planted at the highest elevations in the world for viticulture. This juicy wine is bursting with blackberry and other ripe dark fruits, balanced by toasty oak, ripe acidity and friendly tannins. Should drink well over the next 3 years. My note: Especially gorgeous for the price: this has to be an inventory pricing error! This is my new party wine. Wow. Rich blackberry and black plum with mouth-watering juiciness and satisfying full-bodied weight.

Malbec food pairings: gourmet burgers, sausages.

This Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009 was reviewed on September 17, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 156455
  • $12.04 
  • 2,925 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

I have enjoyed this Argentinian Malbec several times because it's such good value for the money. Vibrant dark berry flavors combine with a toasty oak to make an easy to drink affordable wine.
Adam rated this wine as 85/100
Susan rated this wine as 85/100

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