Michael Yaroshefsky

9.7

Ah, the 2010 vintage of Ricardo Santos Malbec, a transcendental libation that beckons the soul into the labyrinthine depths of vinicultural exuberance. As I imbibed this elixir, my palate embarked on an odyssey through an enigmatic symphony of hedonistic flavors. The terroir speaks with the eloquence of a thousand poets, invoking an avant-garde pas de deux between dark fruit and enigmatic earthiness.

The tannins, oh, the tannins! Like philosophers engaged in a Socratic dialogue with one's senses, they debate their existence before yielding to a seductive silkiness that borders on a Vinous epiphany. Its finish lingers, not unlike the sermons of a zealous street preacher, echoing in the inner sanctum of one's mind.

In conclusion, Ricardo Santos' 2010 Malbec is a vinous riddle wrapped in an enigmatic enigma, destined to provoke laughter, tears, and existential contemplation. A masterpiece of humorous absurdity in a glass! — a year ago

Dave Harris

9.4

Nose is met with burning ethyl acetate, toffee, and some Chinese sauce (maybe hoisin). On the palate, dark chocolate, expresso, and latte, with a finish John Holmes would be proud of. The libation is dark, dark, dark. And it is outstanding for the price. — 5 years ago

Amanda Wadeson

9.0

Australia Wine Geek Week, distributed by Libation Project. $24 on sale, floral, light, dry muscat — 5 years ago

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Cary Jones

9.0

Perfect celebratory libation! — 3 years ago

Andrew Mueller

9.0

A light, smooth rose’ that went exceptionally well with crab legs and shrimp. Makes a refreshing Summer libation as well. It seems my favorite rose’s come out of the Cotes de Provence. — 4 years ago

Ericsson

9.2

Deep red purple. Huge red fruit explosion on the on the nose and pallet at first. Nice counterbalance with earthiness and acidity. Some tobacco towards the end. This is bold and savory with round but firm tannings. Time has ironed out the nuances and evolved it into a sleek libation. — 5 years ago

Lisa Rismiller

10

Summer in a bottle! — 6 years ago

Robert Shannon

9.5

An anniversary libation of the highest order! — 3 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.4

I’ve enjoyed Garrison Brothers’ Bourbon for many years now, and have gone through more than my fair share of bottles. Now, at long last, I’ve decided to indulge once more and get another bottle so I can make my all-time favorite Old Fashioned (called the “Hye Fashioned,” which is served at Four Seasons Austin’s lobby bar/lounge, Live Oak). Today was my first attempt at re-creating this sensational libation at home, and it was a hit 🔥 It consists of Garrison Brothers Bourbon, Remy Martin VSOP, Demerara simple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange peel, and Luxardo cherries. The Garrison Brothers Bourbon provides an integrally raw, firm backbone to the otherwise sweet nature of this luxurious iteration of a timeless classic 🥃 — 4 years ago

Ryan Sullivan

8.9

Enjoyed this— delicious Arianna Occhipinti offering that’s at the right price point for a weeknight libation — 5 years ago