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Malbec Wines Recommendations & Reviews

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11. Andeluna Winemaker's Selection Malbec 2006 (Argentina) $10

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This Malbec from Argentina is a truly lovely red wine. On the nose you'll note strawberry and spice, then moving to the palate profile again you'll see strawberry, along with cherry and vanilla. This is a well-balanced wine with good tannin content, ripe fruit and a robust finish. Consider pairing with grilled meat, chili, and some mildly spiced Mexican food favorites.

12. Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2008 (Argentina) $13

Crios
A fantastic introduction to good-value Malbec wine. This is a wine that will take to a variety of foods and offers toasty oak character melded with plenty of blackberry and ripe raspberry fruit. Solid pairing with meat loaf, fajitas and pizza.

13. La Posta Malbec Pizzella Family Vineyard 2007 (Argentina) $17

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A delicious surprise from fruit-driven start to long-lasting finish, this Malbec is the epitomy of flavor and value. With very young, but extremely well-tended vines giving this fruit it's fresh start, you can bet this vineyard is going to be one to watch in future vintages. Give it a go with chili, chipotle, steak or pork-based dishes.

14. Maipe Malbec 2008 (Argentina) $9

The Maipe Malbec is perfect for virtually any red meat based dish. The plummy fruit, adequate structure, and flavor versatility of this red wine will complement and support a variety of foods.

15. Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2006 (Argentina) $20

The 2006 Ultra Malbec from Kaiken is a full-bodied red wine bursting with deep fruit flavors, predominately blue and blackberry, from the initial attack to the well-honed finish. Lots of color in the glass - dark inky hues of purple dominate and then give way to shades of violet. The nose has a roasted, sweet coffee and caramel aroma mingled with bright fresh floral notes and ripe berry fruit. The flavor profile is full of fruit - dark berries and plums, softly restrained with delicate tannins and enveloped in spicy cloves. This is a winning Malbec wine, perfect for year round consumption - makes a great partner to barbecue, fajitas, burgers, pizza and many grilled meats.

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