Susana Balbo
Signature Valle de Uco Malbec
Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
This vibrant Malbec from high-altitude vines shows terrific varietal intensity and chalky mineral lift to its black cherry and dark chocolate flavors. Offering exceptional inner-mouth tension for Malbec in its relatively gentle price range, it’s delicious already thanks to its suave tannins. $24.00 (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2019)
This vibrant Malbec from high-altitude vines shows terrific varietal intensity and chalky mineral lift to its black cherry and dark chocolate flavors. Offering exceptional inner-mouth tension for Malbec in its relatively gentle price range, it’s delicious already thanks to its suave tannins. $24.00 (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2019)
Jun 10th, 2019
Understated nose of a classic Malbec. Earth tobacco and then fruit. On the palate it opens up with or without food. I sense some VA or some type of flaw in my particular bottle so it's hard to review this wines true quality. It likes to be just above room temperature medium body, spicy and soft finish. This would only be a slightly higher rated wine for me if I didn't get a flawed bottle. It's good but not a bargain.
Understated nose of a classic Malbec. Earth tobacco and then fruit. On the palate it opens up with or without food. I sense some VA or some type of flaw in my particular bottle so it's hard to review this wines true quality. It likes to be just above room temperature medium body, spicy and soft finish. This would only be a slightly higher rated wine for me if I didn't get a flawed bottle. It's good but not a bargain.
Sep 24th, 2021
Vanilla bean, over-oaked candied blue/black fruit. Inky. Hot.
89+ points
Vanilla bean, over-oaked candied blue/black fruit. Inky. Hot.
89+ points
Dark, rich, ripe fruit with tobacco notes. Delicious.
Dark, rich, ripe fruit with tobacco notes. Delicious.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Dark cherry, dry leaves, black pepper and smooth tannins. Good bottle.
Dark cherry, dry leaves, black pepper and smooth tannins. Good bottle.
Oct 31st, 2020
Aromas of ripe plum, violet, french oak cooking spices, and dill.
Ripe dark fruit on the palate: plums and blackberry preserves, with some black olive and spicy oak notes. Med acidity and tannins.
Juicy wine that is ripe, but not over the top. Elegant even. Enjoyable stuff.
Aromas of ripe plum, violet, french oak cooking spices, and dill.
Ripe dark fruit on the palate: plums and blackberry preserves, with some black olive and spicy oak notes. Med acidity and tannins.
Juicy wine that is ripe, but not over the top. Elegant even. Enjoyable stuff.
Black currents. Tanin. Not complex light
Black currents. Tanin. Not complex light
Oct 1st, 2019