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2008 Vina Dona Paula Malbec "Estate"

Winery: Vina Dona Paula

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

Wine Category: Malbec

Grape blend: 100% Malbec

Region: Mendoza

State or country: Argentina

Price: $16

Cases produced: 40,500

KWG Score: 89 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 7, 2010

Wine Review: This Malbec from Dona Paula may be the best bargain of all the Malbec's we tried. It is very dark ruby colored and opens with a fragrant boysenberry and black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry and boysenberry blend. There is also a touch of faint oak in the background. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are dusty and stick around for a while. This Malbec really opens up with some air. It would be a perfect choice with a big juicy Angus burger. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Intense violet color, plums, black cherries, licorice and dried herbs basket aromas in the nose. Sweet, round and ample in the mouth with a lingering finish.

Organic status: not organic

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