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Benegas 2005 Malbec (Mendoza)

Price $22

Raring to go is this huge, forward Malbec made by Federico Benegas (with consultant Michel Rolland). If you know the rep of the latter, then it’s not surprising that this bomber weighs in at 15% alcohol. Ripeness is evident at all turns as the wine shows monstrous black-fruit aromas and flavors, all supported by potent oak that results in strong nuances of… — M.S. (5/1/2007)

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Benegas 2006 Benegas Lynch Meritage (Mendoza)

Price $45

Huge as a grizzly bear, with grilled meat, dried herbs and oregano on the nose. The palate is really big, with astringent tannins and large flavors of toast, blackberry, spice and caramel. Finishes sweet, with burnt brown sugar and drying tannins. A four-grape wine led by Cabernet Sauvignon. — M.S. (11/1/2011)

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Benegas 2007 Finca Libertad Red (Mendoza)

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Price $25

If you know Begegas, then you know they don’t make timid or particularly elegant wines. This blend of Cabernets Sauvigon and Franc along with Merlot is sturdy, savory, earthy and deep, which is all in the house style. The palate is big, blowsy and chewy, with roasted black fruit, earth, prune and chocolate flavors. Figgy and spicy on the finish, and ready to drink now. — M.S. (11/1/2010)

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Benegas 2008 Don Tiburcio Red (Mendoza)

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Price $14

Earthy and deep from head to tail. The nose offers fresh compost, loamy berry, cola and overriding richness. Feels smooth and layered across the palate, with dark berry, pepper and bitter chocolate flavors. Blackened on the finish and toasty; 50% Malbec with four additional Bordeaux varieties. — M.S. (11/1/2011)

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Benegas 2006 Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc (Mendoza)

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Price $45

Earthy on first impression, then more vital and modern, with raspberry and plum aromas along with a dose of oak. Full and showing a powerful grip in the mouth, with cassis, black cherry and chocolate flavors. Sweet and very ripe late, with a touch of raisin as it fades away. — M.S. (12/31/2011)

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Benegas 2009 Don Tiburcio Red (Mendoza)

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Price $16

A ripe specimen with baked, earthy aromas that settle with airing. Hits with power and layering along with medicinal, oaky flavors that foist chocolate onto the wine’s core black-fruit content. Generous despite some ruggedness and heat to the finish. Malbec with Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. — M.S. (3/1/2012)

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Benegas 2005 Finca Libertad Red (Mendoza)

Price $21

A three-grape blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc and Merlot. The nose is rich and mossy, with vanilla and baked fruit aromas. It’s big and tannic on the palate, and thus the sweet, semi-baked flavors of black fruit are appropriate. Sticky and tasting of brown sugar on the finish. Rich but good, especially with grilled beef. — M.S. (7/1/2010)

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Benegas 2007 Don Tiburcio Red (Mendoza)

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Price $15

Five grapes led by Malbec make up this full-force wine with black cherry, cough syrup, vanilla and cream on the nose. The palate is rich, creamy and heavy, with deep, saturated black fruit and chocolate flavors, while the finish is just as thick, maybe thicker. Extremely ripe and saturated, what many would call a “fruit bomb.” — M.S. (11/1/2010)

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