Alberti 154 Malbec Mendoza 2010

Type: Malbec
Year: 2010
Price: 13.99
Rating: 2 - Probably won't buy again
Where Bought: Sendik's
Comments: The initial aroma was pleasant and provided some promise. Upon first sip, the taste was smooth to the palette, however it was followed by a stingy taste. Overall, the wine was good tasting but not as good as we would like it to be. Probably won't be trying it again with so many more wines to taste.

Cupcake Vineyards Mendoza Malbec 2010

Type: Malbec
Year: 2010
Price: 8.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Malbec's have recently surprised us with great taste and a smooth rich flavor. This one was no exception. We will continue to explore Malbec's and see if they continue to be consistently good.

Punto Final Argentina Malbec 2011

Type: Malbec
Year: 2011
Price: 11.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Lately we have been pleasantly surprised with the Malbec's we have been purchasing. They have been very tasty, a nice full bodied red wine, and not too light nor heavy. This one was no exception. Either our palettes are adjusting or there just putting out better tasting Malbec's. Either way, we will continue to add Malbec's to our selections while we are enjoying them.

Gascon Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2010

Type: Malbec
Year: 2010
Price: 11.99 --> 10.99
          11.99 --> 10.99 (Otto's Brown Deer, Sat. Nov. 10th 2012)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: This was a surprising good tasting wine. I believe we have tried a similar one before, however, this was exceptional. We had not had this good a wine, especially in the Malbec's. We will try it again to make sure that it is consistantly good. It may even become one of our favorites.

Coppola Shiraz 2010

Type: Shiraz
Year: 2010
Price: 7.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Coppola wines in general have always had a nice taste. We will generally include a Coppola wine as one of our staples for consistent good taste.

J Lohr Paso Robles Cabernet 2010

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2010
Price: 12.99
          12.99 (Sat. Nov. 10th 2012 - Otto's Brown Deer)
          14.99 (Sat. Oct. 26th 2013 - Otto's Brown Deer)
Rating: 5 - One of my favorites
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: J Lohr Cabernet has always been one of our staples. The 2010 is no exception. The full body and rich flavor continues to be maintained by the brand. Very nice wine and reliable.

Coppola Diamond Collection SYRAH - SHIRAZ 2009

Type: Syrah - Shiraz
Year: 2009
Price: 9.99 Marked down from 12.99
Rating: 3 - Will try it again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Coppola wines have always surprised us and surpassed our expectations. These wines are flavorful and tasty. Since this is the first of this particular type, the rating is "Will try again" to verify the consistency. However, I have no doubt that the next one will be as good as the first.