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Carinae 2004 Prestige Red (Mendoza)

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Price $26

Here's a fiery, bolstered blend of Malbec, Cabernet and Syrah that burns the nostrils with berry, herb and minty oak aromas. The palate gets some major points for its sweet, pure black-fruit flavors but there always seems to be some protruding alcohol that makes you question the label's stated 14%. One one hand it's handsome and just right; on the other it seems… — M.S. (2/1/2007)

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Carinae 2004 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza)

Price $15

Best at the beginning, where balsamic notes blend with earth and leather to create a dark, brooding nose. The palate, however, is dull and reduced; it’s like a bite of devil’s food cake: one bite is enough. Seems like the grapes were picked too late; it’s stewy. — M.S. (11/1/2006)

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Carinae 2004 Malbec (Mendoza)

Price $11

Green and raisiny at the same time, which isn’t a good combination. The wine seems ultra ripe and lacking in red fruit, acids and other balancing elements. Harvested too late? Regardless, it isn’t working. — M.S. (11/1/2006)

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Prestige Reserva

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Malbec Red Blend

2010 Andeluna Altitud

This is a high-quality Malbec with fleshy berry aromas that veer towards…

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