Reviews & Ratings

2010 Mendel Malbec

Winery: Mendel

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Malbec

Grape blend: 100% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendoza

State or country: Argentina

Price: $30

Cases produced: 5,500

KWG Score: 91 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: March 22, 2013

Wine Review: This slightly opaque and Garnet colored Malbec from Mendoza opens with a black raspberry and old oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied ad balanced. The flavor profile is a black pepper infused mild black cherry with hints of gentle oak. The finish is dry and its silky tannins are lengthy. The panel suggested pairing this wine with a Five Guys cheeseburger. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Incredible dark red/purple color. The aromas of sweet French oak and espresso get more complex with every swirl of the glass, unveiling black plum, ripe raspberry, and violet aromas. The wine is full-bodied, dense, deep and chewy with flavors of black raspberry, plums, roasted herb, and mint. This beauty could be enjoyed now with a nice rib eye steak or leg of lamb since it shows incredible balance for such a concentrated wine.

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