Septima Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2010

Type: Malbec
Year: 2010
Price: ??
Rating: 1 - Would not buy again
Where Bought: Pick & Save
Comments: We bought this wine on sale at the grocery store. We didn't expect too much, and it delivered. We will not be buying this one again. It was very "tin" tasting and not very good. Too bad, since sometimes this is how you find pleasant surprises. Oh well, maybe next time.

Truffle Red Wine

Type: Red Wine
Year: N/A
Price: 10.99
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comments: Upon initial opening, you can detect the pleasant aroma. We were thinking this could be a good indicator or a false impression. It was good. The wine is full-bodied as it states on the label, however sweet, so its best as a "sipping" wine, like a port. Overall, it's a great wine. We would definitely buy it again, to at least verify that it is also a consistent taste and not just a good bottle.

Norton Bodega Malbec Mendoza Argentina 2010/2013

Type: Malbec
Year: 2010/2013
Price: 13.99
           10.49 (Sat. Feb 2nd 2013, Brook Falls Discount Wine & Spirits on Lisbon)
           7.99   (Sat. Mar 2nd 2013, Brook Falls Discount Wine & Spirits on Lisbon)
           ?.??   (Sat. June 27th 2015 Otto's Brown Deer)
Rating: 4 - Would definitely buy again
Where Bought: Otto's Brown Deer
Comment: (Sat. June 27th 2015) A very nice tasting malbec. A nice surprise, since it has a screw top bottle. I guess it's a good example, to not judge a wine by it's cap.
Comments: Lately we have had great surprises with the Malbec's. This one especially. We had a feeling this would be good, upon opening the bottle and could immediately detect the pleasing aroma of the wine. The taste supplemented the aroma. We will definitely try it again. I hope it wasn't just a fluke! We'll find out next time.

Update - This Malbec continues to please. A great smooth taste and notice the price is better this time. We will definitely purchase this one again.

Update (Sat. Mar 2nd 2013) - The price really dropped, but the wine stayed consistent. I will have to remember this one, especially if the price stays this low.

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.