ON-640854 QC-11871442

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza

Malbec Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina

$17.95 (640854)

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February 22, 2020

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Michael Godel
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Located at one of Mendoza's highest altitude terroirs at upwards of 1,300m in the Uco Valley. Mostly older (third...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This lacks some aromatic intensity and flavour depth for a higher rating but it is well made, typical Uco Valley...

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John Szabo, MS
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A lighter style malbec from the Uco Valley, with integrated wood influence and svelte, mid-weight palate. Flavours...

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Jason Solanki
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The medium-high intensity nose leads with smoky mineral and peppery spice aromas followed by dark berry, blackberry, and hints of purple fruits. The medium-full bodied palate offers spicy replays along with blackberry, dark berry flavours, all supported by supple tannins that are a bit chunky and grippy. Acids are fresh, while the finish is long and grippy. Enjoyable now, but better in 2 years. Tasted Feb/2020.

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It's only wine but I like it

Inky purple, very ripe (nearly jammy) fruit. Picks up some oaky notes on the finish but stays within reasonable zone. A bit monolithic,i.e. not particular complex, and only a decent finish. Certainly a good wine and Argentine Malbec fans will enjoy this, but I didn't love it. Tasted Aug 2019.

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