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Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012 Wine Review

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012

Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012

Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $20.95

Drink: 2013-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Susana Balbo

Agent: Barrique Wines & Spirits Imports

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Blueberry-blackberry pie aromas on the nose with enticing dark spices and smoke. Full-bodied, supple and smooth. Pair with roast beef or prime rib. Great price. Highly recommended. A terrific wine for the holidays, whether to give or to get.

Malbec food pairings: pizza, lamb, spicy sausage, beef, meatloaf.

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This Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2012 was reviewed on June 27, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A delicious blend of 92% Malbec and 8% Cab Sauv. Dark garnet red with viscous legs and a fragrant nose of Damson plums, vanilla, oak and slight baking spice. The yummy palate repeats also adding mint and mocha. Full-bodied, dry, with a long chocolatey plum jam finish. This is a lot of wine happiness for $19.95!
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Grown at 1000 metres above sea level this Argentine mostly Malbec contains a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon. Smooth with juicy red berries, blueberry, chocolate, toast and evident oak ( in a good way). 80% new French oak, 20% second use barrels. Deep ruby with a purple hue and good value. Medium+ balanced acidity. Medium+ body. Lingering fruit finish. Perfect BBQ wine. Let's just say "yum!"
Tasted: June 2015
Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Deep ruby red, this Malbec is well structured and offers great value for any BBQ beef or roasted beef pairing. Enjoy 2015-2020 and decant for one hour prior to service to allow the tannins to soften. Tasted June 2015. 89 points. Matt Steeves

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