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| Juan Benegas Malbec 2011 |
Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2011
Price: $10.99
Winery review: "This little gem WAY over delivers for its modest price. Winegrower/maker Federico Benegas Lynch is a master of getting perfectly ripe fruit from his old-vine vineyards and, with help from master consultant Michel Rolland, turning out honest wines of great depth and character. Here you'll find a fun, fruity, wine with earthy blackberry, blueberry, spice and coffee aromas and flavors. An iron ore minerality adds complexity and the round tannins and bright acids just the right support. It's fruitier and not quite as complex as Frederico's Estate Malbec, but just perfect for parties or pairing with everyday meals." - Chain Bridge Cellars
My review: The wine of this Malbec was floral, like lavender, with wafts of ripe black cherry. It tasted like fresh blueberries accented with clove and nutmeg. This wine was well balanced with lingering hints of licorice on the finish. Another enjoyable Mendoza Malbec!
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