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www.beveragedynamics.com January/February 2015 • Beverage Dynamics 45 MALBECS • WINE SELECTIONS (91) Achaval Ferrer Malbec (Argentina). Big, bold and fl avorful, the kind of wine that made Argentine Malbec so popular. ($30) (91) Cruz Alta Malbec (Argentina). A Malbec crafted from three high altitude vineyards in the mountains of Mendoza; inky and concentrated with robust fl avors of black fruit, cigar box, and chocolate; smooth fi nish with good length. ($14) (91) Santa Ana Malbec Reserve (Argentina) - Fragrant with aromas of black cherry and lavender; well balanced between the intensity of the plum and cedar fl avors and the structured, crisp fi nish. ($13) (91) Vistamar Sepia Malbec Reserva (Chile) - A lively, ripe Malbec with bright fl avors of black cherries and hints of espesso bean; spicy tannins and a slightly creamy texture are woven together in a pleasurable fi nish. ($12) (91) Delatour Malbec 2012 (France). Flavor profi le of ripe plums, dark cherry fruit and framed with layers of tobacco, coffee and toasty oak. Great with veal, pork and chicken is brown sauces. ($9) (91) Catena Malbec 2012 (Argentina) This Malbec is rich and silky with bold dark fruit. The fi nish has a hint of leather and dark chocolate with a long, lingering fi nish. This wine defi nitely highlights the varietal beauty of Malbec. ($23) (91) Antucura Malbec 2012 (Argentina). A deft French touch on this Argentinean classic. Extended maceration in stainless steel and minimal oak aging (3 months), produce a rich elegant wine with beautiful color enhanced with fruit fl avors of plums, blackberries, and bright cherries. Very balanced tannins, hints of spice, and a smooth fi nish. ($31) (91) Mapema Malbec 2011 (Argentina). The "Ma" comes from Mariano di Paola, the "pe" comes from the people at the winery, and the "ma" is the magic they create as a team. One hundred percent high-altitude Malbec, aged 12 months in oak. Cherry notes balanced with a hint of peppery spice. Perfect for grilled meats. ($30) (91) Fabre Montmayou Malbec 2012 (Argentina). All estate grown fruit from 50 year old vines in the Cuyo regions produces complex, full bodied fl avors. Light oak aging lets the rich, chewy, fruit shine through. ($28) (90) Alamos Malbec 2013. Smooth, easy intro into Malbec. Up front fruit of dark plum and raspberry. Easy tannins on the fi nish. ($10) (90) Santa Julia Malbec Reserva 2013 (Argentina). The Malbec Reserva is a slight step up, which adds 10 months of French oak. Complex and toasty, raspberry and cherry fl avors mix with lightly herbal tones on the nose. Full-bodied and slightly tannic, the fl avors hold up well to a variety of grilled meats. ($15) (90) Flichman Lambec Roble (Argentina) - A rich and expanisve profi le that coats the palate; savory aromas and fl avors of red fruit, oak, vanilla, and spice; sure to please those who like a ripe yet elegant Malbec. ($11) (90) FLM Malbec Coleccion (Argentina) - Round and plush; juicy fl avors of plums and blackberries with a touch of coffee; fi nishes smooth with oak and fl oral notes. ($12) (90) Kiwi Cuvee Malbec (France) - Wonderfully fragrant and hearty on the palate; possesses aromas and fl avors of cherries, baking spices, and minerals; a crisp profi le and fi nish makes this Malbec an excellent food pairing wine. ($11) Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg Wine Manager Liquor Boy St. Louis Park, MN Peter Herlofsky III Wine Manager Maggie Wine Consulting Poughkeepsie, NY Maggie Gephard, President Mainstreet Wines & Spirits Countryside, IL Nancy J. Sabatini Dir. Of Wine Education & Sales Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Naperville, IL Bruce Jaroski Wine Director Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Rick McLeod Wine Manager Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Prestige Wine & Spirits Orchard Park, NY Jeff Vignaux General Manager Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods Houston, TX Hermen Key VP, Retail Development Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Christina Pearce Senior Buyer Towne Spirits and Fine Wine/Elite Beverages Noblesville & Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Wine & Spirits Director Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner The Wine Seller Ridgewood, NJ Don Carter Owner/Sommelier Yankee Discount Liquor East Haven, CT Deepak Patani Owner Yankee Wine Newtown, CT Steve Small General Manager (90) Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2012 (Argentina). A rich yet pretty Malbec, offering a more controlled style of this big grape. This wine doesn't offer any one over the top flavor, but rather a smooth and subtle unraveling of flavors from star t to finish. ($16)