Bodega Colome Valle Calchaqui Malbec Estate 2006

Blend: 85% Malbec, 8% Tannat, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon Brilliantly dark with purple hues, this wine has intense aromas of black fruits, cloves, licorice, black pepper and allspice. Similar flavors follow, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, cassis, vanilla and French oak. The wine is powerful, yet velvety on the palate, like a chocolate coating and has a very persistent finish. The richness of this Malbec-based wineallows it to be paired with both delicate and strongly flavored meats including beef, lamb, pork, venison, and duck as well as robust cheeses. This wine is drinkable now, and will age read more...gracefully for 3 to 5 years.    (hide)

Malbec had to leave Bordeaux to find its true calling in Argentina. Maybe it loves heights? Colome's is grown at 8600 feet, a great argument. Ripe New World fruit balanced with Old World structure.

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November 2009

#38 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008 A blend of 85% Malbec, 8% Tannat and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Brilliantly dark with purple hues, this wine has intense aromas of black fruits, cloves, licorice, black pepper and allspice. Similar flavors follow, with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, cassis, vanilla and French oak. The wine is powerful, yet velvety on the palate, like a chocolate coating and has a very persistent finish. The richness of this Malbec-based wineallows it to be paired with both delicate and strongly flavored meats including beef, lamb, pork, venison, and duck as well as robust cheeses. read more...This wine is drinkable now, and will age gracefully for 3 to 5 years. Very inviting, with crushed plum and boysenberry aromas followed by a very lush textured palate of warm figs and currant paste backed by mouthwatering hints of mesquite, mineral and Turkish coffee. Long finish really holds your interest. Drink now through 2011. 2,850 cases imported. 92 Points Wine Spectator    (hide)

November 2008

#38 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008A blend of 85% Malbec, 8% Tannat and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon.Brilliantly dark with purple hues, this wine has intense aromas of black fruits, cloves, licorice, black pepper and allspice. Similar flavors follow, with

January 2009

92 PTS FROM WINE SPECTATOR AND # 38 ON WINE SPECTATORS TOP 100 WINES OF THE WORLD IN 2008!!! - Very inviting, with crushed plum and boysenberry aromas that lead to a lush-textured palate of warm figs and currant paste backed by mouthwatering hints of mesquite, mineral and Turkish coffee. The long finish really holds your interest. Drink now through 2011. 14,250 cases made. JM JUNE 08 ISSUE - 90 PTS FROM WINE ADVOCATE! - The red wines begin with the 2006 Malbec Estate, aged for 15 months in French oak, 30% new. Deep crimson-colored, the nose offers up smoke, violets, black cherry, and blueberry. This read more...is followed by s smooth-textured, ripe, full-flavored wine with good balance and several years of aging potential. It will be at its best from 2011 to 2020. - Colome is owned by Donald Hess of Switzerland (who claims to be retired but seemed very involved when I met up with him to taste these wines). The winery (and hotel) is located in Salta and the vineyards may well be the most elevated in the world. The Colome estate vineyards are organically farmed and biodynamically certified. JAY MILLER DEC 08 ISSUE - NICK'S PICK FOR BEST VALUE! - Colome Malbec from Calchaqui Valley in Salta, Argentina rate's a Best Buy from Nick as it is engaging, like a well made Napa Cabernet yet it is priced much more competitively. The same quality wine, in Napa, would go for about $50! Colome displays huge, berry aromatics that leap from the glass! You can enjoy this one as soon as you pop the cork, so while decanting won't hurt any wine, the beauty of this wine is that it is extremely enjoyable immediately!!! With rich, ripe forward fruit components that lead into a super smooth body followed by a big burst of spice box and sweet cedar and a finish that lingers for about 10-15 seconds! -    (hide)

February 2009

Date: January 2009 Tasting Bar Price: $2.40/taste Half Off Tuesday Price: $1.20/taste92 pts - Wine SpectatorVery inviting, with crushed plum and boysenberry aromas that lead to a lush-textured palate of warm figs and currant paste backed by mouthwatering hints of mesquite, mineral and Turkish coffee. The long finish really holds your interest. Drink now through 2011. 14,250 cases made.Wine Spectator Best Value Wine

February 2009