Alamos Malbec 2008

Alamos Malbec (2008)

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Region:: Argentina » Mendoza
Varietal:: Malbec
Type:: Red Wine
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Winemakers Notes

This Alamos wine comes from high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza wine region of western Argentina. The wine represents the highest levels in the art of blending, using grapes from many distinct microclimates. Alamos wines are blended to create flavorful, drinkable wines that preserve each variety`s distinctive flavors, aromas, and textures. Malbec is the signature wine of the Mendoza region and represents the highest achievements of Argentine winemaking. The Alamos Malbec has dark, blackish purple color. The nose shows ripe black fruits, black pepper spice and floral notes. The mouthfeel read more...

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Reviews for 2008 Vintage

noshooz

03/06/10

This was my first Malbec that wasn't part of a blend. I ordered a glass at a Cuban restaurant to go with picadillo, a ground beef dish. It went very well with the beef, adding a sweetness to the beef. I've also sampled Alamos' Torrontes white and found it to be excellent, so I presumed (and correctly so) that the Malbec would also be good. Another reviewer suggested that it might improve with age, so I think I'll put a sticky note on a bottle to say "hold until 2012" and see how it does.

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oxygin21

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165

02/18/10

Decent wine at a great price. Very bright spice, with a lighter fruity body. A standard wine.

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RachelAnna

07/09/09

This is a standard in my collection. Easy drinking wine with a good spice at the back end and with enough body to make it interesting without overpowering.

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Wolle

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02/27/10

My rating 86. Dry full bodied with plenty of tannis.
Nose balanced with some complex fruit flavors.
Good deal for a mainstream Malbec

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gcochra1

02/17/10

Nice spice and full tannins.

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laxgeezer

02/16/10

Deep color, relatively complex nose. Hint of spice, berries, black pepper, fairly dry finish. Not as rich as some Malbecs but this makes it excellent with certain rich meats/sauces where the drier finish works well. V Good as an everyday wine given the price.

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toriol

02/09/10

Im a fan of Malbec, and this one doesn't disappoint. Add in that it can be found for around $8 and you've got a winner! Recommended for a good, solid, budget Malbec.

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michiganoenop...

02/06/10

This is a spectacular wine at such a young age. Alamos suggests the vintage to be strong due to the climate conditions, so I suspect it will only get better with age. Note: it is already retailing at higher prices, so buy a case at these prices while you can.
Great with pasta dishes and steaks. I agree with everyone here it should be a staple.

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adchick

02/02/10

Really like this, Wegman's rated it as a 90 point wine, so we thought we'd give it a whirl, I agree - this should be a standard wine you always have around - very smooth and delicious! Bold and spicy