Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2011

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Deep, rich colour is the first thing I notice about this spicy Malbec. Aromas include pepper, oak and cedar mingled with red fruit and berries. Spice comes through on the palate and the fruit is subtle, and the tannins are smooth. Medium bodied with medium finish. A great wine with ribs or anything on the BBQ.

Martha Kelly AIWS rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Starting to show its age through complexity this Malbec has typical dark fruit, warming spices, and dark chocolate flavours with developing notes of leather and earth. Its tannic structure make this the perfect wine for pairing with your favourite BBQ beef or pork.
Drink now, or keep through 2016.
Date tasted: January 2015.

Bob Citren reviewed this wine as follows:

**** drink or cellar
Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2011
San Juan, Argentina $17.00 (162149) 14.5% alcohol
This is deep ruby red in the glass with wonderful aromas of plums and smoke. There’s a little oakiness on the palate but it does not compete with the deep berry fruit, blackberries, even a pinch of tobacco leaf. It’s juicy but bone dry, has lots of structure and will match any grilled meat with panache. (Julie Stock)

Natalie's Review

Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2011, San Juan, Argentina: Fleshy dark fruit and toasty oak on the nose and palate. The 2011 vintage of Graffigna is quaffable, robust and well-priced. Pair this robust Argentine wine, made from the country's iconic red wine grape Malbec, with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 162149 14.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 87/100. January 10, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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