Archive: Chile: Malbec
Bodega del Fin del Mundo 2008 Malbec Patagonia Postales del Fin del Mundo ($11). A great deal on a tasty little number from Argentina, offering aromatic crushed blackberry, chocolate and violet notes. With nice brightness and even a bit of structure on the finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-10-18)
Luis Felipe Edwards
2002 Malbec Colchagua ($8). Light, with a straightforward combination of red fruit and herbal notes. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine , 10/03)
2001 Malbec Colchagua Gran Reserva ($13). Supple and delicious, with loads of red berry fruit, milk chocolate notes and deep spices. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine , 10/03)
Vina MontGras 2000 Malbec Colchagua Valley Limited Edition ($15). Red cherry and berry fruit is accented with smoke and creamy milk chocolate notes, with toasty oak running through the finish. Medium bodied. Tasty! Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. (Winery Spotlight, 10/02)
Viu Manent
Viu 1 Colchagua Valley ($50). Opulent and lush, with a deep violet color and heady black currant, chocolate and spice aromas that carry through on the palate, along with espresso, tobacco and earthy notes. Finishes long and strong with a toasty oak character. A blend of Malbec (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Quite impressive — especially for just the second release of this proprietary blend from Chile. Ready to drink now and over the next three years. (Splurge Wine 12/04)
2002 Malbec Colchagua Valley Reserve ($12). Densely colored, with spicy dark chocolate aromas and flavors that lace lip smacking, medium bodied cherry and black plum fruit. Moderate finish includes light tar and herbal notes. Easy to drink. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 10/04)