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El esteco Ciclos Icono Malbec Merlot 2013 Wine Review

El esteco Ciclos Icono Malbec Merlot 2013

El esteco Ciclos Icono Malbec Merlot 2013

Calchaqui Valley, Argentina

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: El Esteco

Agent: Mondia Alliance Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Savoury with black fruit on the nose of this full-bodied Argentine red wine blend of Malbec and Merlot grapes. Robust with dark fruit aromas. Pair with grilled steak.

Malbec Merlot food pairings: rabbit saddles in red wine and wild mushroom sauce, bison burgers, rare rib steak.

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This El esteco Ciclos Icono Malbec Merlot 2013 was reviewed on June 16, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 455832
  • $18.71 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Big juicy red fruit , medium plus dusty tannins, medium acidity, chewy mouthfeel. Well balanced, integrated. Dark plum, blackberry, baking spice. Pairs well with rack of lamb, rare steak with blue cheese. Great value. Crowd pleasing appeal. Tasted 2013 vintage in July 2017. 90 points. BespokeTastings

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