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39 StateWays ■ www.stateways.com ■ January/February 2015 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) (90) Luc Pirlet Malbec (France) - Aromas of red fruit and bramble; the palate mimics the nose with additional hints of blueberry and spice; a friendly, approachable Malbec with plenty of character. ($12) (90) Tamari Reserve Malbec 2013. (Argentina). One hundred percent Malbec. Floral notes in the nose followed by fl avors of black cherries, plums and a hint of chocolate. Try it with veal piccata. ($13) (89) Colores del Sol 2012. Bright, medium body with inviting aromatics of fresh berries and cassis. Nice everyday sipper. ($8) (89) Catena Malbec 2012 (Argentina). Deep purple in color. Aroma of dark fruit. Plum and dark cherry fl avors. Firm tannins with long fi nish. ($20) (89) Tierra del Sol Malbec 2012 Single Vineyard, La Rioja (Argentina). Blackberry and plum fi ll the bouquet, lightly framed with mild oak. Medium bodied and smooth, it possesses juicy blackberry and black cherry fl avors. Soft tannins keep it inviting and it has the structure and grip to easily handle grilled meats and vegetable. ($12) (89) La Rousse Malbec 2013 (France). Cot is the French synonym for Malbec. More robust and acidic than its South American cousins, it offers more hints of tobacco, earth, and coffee than fruit favors. Heavier in style with rich depth and complexity. ($20) (89) Domaine La Berangeraie, Cuvee Maurin, Cahors 2010 (France). Cahors is the traditional home to the Malbec grape in southwest France. Two generations of the Berenger family produce this wine on their 12 hectare organic estate. All hand pruned, harvested, and sorted. Good tannins, tightly wound. Leave it a little time to open up. Velvet in a glass! ($35) (89) Lyeth L de Lyeth Malbec 2011 (California). Balanced with fl avors of blueberries, plums, vanilla and sweet oak. A satisfying fi nish that allows it to work well with grilled steaks. ($13) (89) Lunta Malbec 2011 (Argentina). Eighty-plus year average age vines lend great complexity to this wine. Very youthful on the nose, with intense aromas of currants, plums, raisins, and a hint of licorice. An elevation of 3300 feet helps produce wines perfect for beef or lamb dishes. ($30) (89) Cafetin tos Malbec 2008 (Argentina). This is a nod to the classic coffee bars of Buenos Aires, and the spirit of creativity and independence that typifi es their winemaking art. Young vines, aged 12 months in oak yield a softer, easy drinking Malbec. Beautiful color, black fruit aromas, and a subtle sense of spice, lead to a smooth fi nish. Great easy drinking wine for everyday. ($28) (89) Colome, Malbec 2011 (Argentina). Sourced from some of the highest vineyards in the world, showcasing notes of spicy pepper and purple fl owers on a medium bodied frame. ($30) (89) Clos de Los Siete Malbec blend 2010 (Argentina). Savory and earthy aromatics, a polished texture with a black licorice note to the fi ne grained, ripe tannins. ($25) (88) Tinto Negro Malbec 2013 (Argentina). A best buy, medium- bodied with bright black fruit notes and surprising fl avor for the price. ($10) (88) Lazos Malbec 2013 Mendoza (Argentina). This deep ruby red is full for fresh fruit fl avors, with raspberry, blueberry and plum as well as some savory spice accents of cocoa and vanilla. Smooth tannins and lightly toasted oak add dimension, and a hint of truffl e lingers in the fi nish. ($10) (88) Bodega Norton Malbec Coleccion Varietales 2013 (Argentina). Plenty of plums, strawberries, black fruit and currants. Easy-to-drink and matches well with turkey burgers and veggie topped pizzas. ($8) (88) Ben Marco, "Expressivo" Malbec Blend 2011 (Argentina). Aromas of sweet vanilla, cherry liqueur, cedar and toast; mouth fi lling fl avors mirroring nose, full and round with dusty woodsy tannins. ($30) (87) Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2012 (Argentina). Purple in color. Dark fruit plum nose. Plum, cherry. pepper fl avors. Moderate tannins. Nice fi nish. ($13) (87) Bousquet Malbec 2013 (Argentina). Purple color. Dark fruit, blackberry aroma. Plum, cherry, spice fl avors. Moderately fi rm tannins. Long fi nish. ($13) (87) Lariviere Yturbe Malbec 2010 (Argentina). This Franco- Argentinean collaboration is a family affair. Miguel Lariviere and his daughter Leticia run the project. Beautiful spice and fruit notes dominate the nose. Good mouth feel, supple tannins, with hints of coffee and vanilla on the fi nish. ($29) (87) Argentine Revolution Malbec 2012 (Argentina). Beautiful deep purple color in the glass leads to softer, round tannins, with a touch of dark chocolate on the creamy fi nish. Light oak aging complements the Cuyo valley sourcing. Perfect introductory Malbec! ($18) WINE SELECTIONS ★ MALBECS