Bodega DiamAndes
DiamAndes de Uco Malbec
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
So, I ran into my buddy John Howard today at Costco who was insistent that I try the $7 Malbec Costco is selling. He couldn't believe how good it was for the money. Normally, I'm reluctant in these kinds of situations but hey for $7, I could always cook with it or toss it at that price. However, John tastes a lot of wine and there is a level of trust there as well. The fact is this wine while not my favorite is pretty decent. Especially, for the price point. I should also add there are few Malbec producers I really enjoy. Most just aren't all that complex and interesting. For this wine, I'm surprised at this price point they could put some new oak on it. Barrels are around $1200 per. So, a $7 wine with new oak is a surprise. Not sure how they get it pencil out. The wine shows some nice dark fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, a little blueberry, caramel, milk chocolate, wood shavings, coffee grounds, a little spice, a faint touch dry herbs, dry dark earth with crushed rocks, decent; acidity, structure, length, balance and finish. I Coravin-ed this tasting and will hold the bottle for a couple more years and give it a chance to evolve further.
So, I ran into my buddy John Howard today at Costco who was insistent that I try the $7 Malbec Costco is selling. He couldn't believe how good it was for the money. Normally, I'm reluctant in these kinds of situations but hey for $7, I could always cook with it or toss it at that price. However, John tastes a lot of wine and there is a level of trust there as well. The fact is this wine while not my favorite is pretty decent. Especially, for the price point. I should also add there are few Malbec producers I really enjoy. Most just aren't all that complex and interesting. For this wine, I'm surprised at this price point they could put some new oak on it. Barrels are around $1200 per. So, a $7 wine with new oak is a surprise. Not sure how they get it pencil out. The wine shows some nice dark fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, a little blueberry, caramel, milk chocolate, wood shavings, coffee grounds, a little spice, a faint touch dry herbs, dry dark earth with crushed rocks, decent; acidity, structure, length, balance and finish. I Coravin-ed this tasting and will hold the bottle for a couple more years and give it a chance to evolve further.
Mar 5th, 2017
So good. Full bodied, dark fruit, black cherry, cedar, nutmeg, meaty. Big tannin and Great structure. Smokin' deal at Costco marked down for $7.
So good. Full bodied, dark fruit, black cherry, cedar, nutmeg, meaty. Big tannin and Great structure. Smokin' deal at Costco marked down for $7.
Mar 4th, 2017
Getting juicy all week with my Malbec-loving houseguest....Earthy and gamey, with ripe dark fruit, baking spice, easy drinking
Getting juicy all week with my Malbec-loving houseguest....Earthy and gamey, with ripe dark fruit, baking spice, easy drinking
Dec 12th, 2017Amazing, amazing Malbec that we got from Diamantes last year. Tastes even better after we let it age for almost another year. The stone fruit is juicy bit not sweet, and there is an incredible fullness. Delicious!
Amazing, amazing Malbec that we got from Diamantes last year. Tastes even better after we let it age for almost another year. The stone fruit is juicy bit not sweet, and there is an incredible fullness. Delicious!
Nov 25th, 2017
I have purchased this wine on many occasions and it has never disappointed me.
I have purchased this wine on many occasions and it has never disappointed me.
Oct 1st, 2016