92 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The entry-level 2006 Malbec was sourced from a 78-year-old estate vineyard, aged for 12 months in 40% new French oak, and bottled without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it exhibits an impressive nose of wood smoke, tobacco, rose petal, blueberry, and black raspberry. This leads to a medium-bodied wine in which notes of cola, coffee, and caramel emerge on the palate. Elegantly styled, with racy flavors, good balance, and a pure finish, it will evolve for 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now. Mendel’s talented winemaker is Roberto de la Mota of Cheval de los Andes fame." (Dec. 2008) 91 points from Wine Spectator: "Nicely layered with warm fig sauce, mocha, crushed raspberry and boysenberry fruit and a long, dark, spice- and espresso-tinged finish. Powerful but balanced. Should age nicely. Best from 2009 through 2012. 3,500 cases made." (Nov. 15, 2008)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2004 Monteviejo "Festivo" Malbec Mendoza $11.99
2008 Elsa Malbec Mendoza $7.99
2008 Alamos Malbec Mendoza $8.99
2008 Pascual Toso Malbec Maipu Valley $9.99
2008 Alamos Chardonnay Mendoza $10.99
