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Doña Paula 2006 Selección de Bodega Malbec (Mendoza)

Price $50

Deep and juicy Malbec with aromas of violets, blackberry, coconut shavings and mineral. There’s also a cedary element to the nose and palate. Otherwise, look for full-force wild berry and cassis flavors and a smooth, clean finish. Nothing awkward or forced; Doña Paula’s best Malbec ever. Drink now through 2013. — M.S. (7/1/2010)

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Doña Paula 2007 Selección de Bodega Malbec (Mendoza)

Price $40

Pure on the nose, with plenty of pop. Aromas of dark black cherry are tight and smoky, with minerality. Flavors of cola and wild-berry fruits are right on the money, and the feel is firm but deep and layered. Offers fine character and ageability. A blend of Malbec from three top vineyards; drink through 2014. — M.S. (5/1/2011)

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Doña Paula 2008 Estate Shiraz-Malbec (Mendoza)

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Price $16

Dark, mossy and rich on the nose, with dried cheese, leather, baked character and heat that pretty much comes with the territory. The palate is smooth but not flabby, with blackberry, dark plum and chocolate flavors. Mildly herbal and long on the finish, with balance. An impressive example of blended Malbec and Syrah. — M.S. (11/1/2010)

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Doña Paula 2006 Salix Vineyard Tannat-Malbec Red (Mendoza)

Price $28

Quite intense, with blasting aromas of blackberry, coconut, cocoa and even leather and horse hide. It’s 65% Tannat and 35% Malbec, and as a whole it’s big, grabby, tight and full of blackberry and raspberry flavors that bring an herbal twist. Smoky and herbal on the finish. — M.S. (8/1/2010)

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Doña Paula 2002 Seleccion de Bodega Single Vineyard Chardonnay (Luján de Cuyo)

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Price $29

The richest and most concentrated on Doña Paula’s Chards, this one has enough fruit intensity to support the oak treatment. Melon and citrus aromas lead the way, accented by light toasted-oat scents. Melon and white peach flavors flow easily across the palate, riding a rich, viscous mouthfeel. Smooth finish, nicely integrating fruit and oak. — W.E. (12/31/2004)

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Doña Paula 2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo)

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Price $15

Good value in Cabernet, blending ripe cassis with just enough weedy, tobaccoey complexities. Medium-weight, folding in hints of cedar on the midpalate. Simultaneously mouthwatering and chewy on the finish. Drink now with burgers or hold another 2–3 years and serve with roast beef. — W.E. (12/31/2004)

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Doña Paula 2004 Seleccion de Bodega Single Vineyard Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)

Price $35

Pronounced oak is the opening blast, and amid the shy red berry and tomato leaf aromas there are hints of leather, mint and coconut. All these scents indicate that heavy wood was thrown at the wine, so while the power and goals of the wine are admirable, it’s weighed down presently by a touch too much resin. Maybe that’ll drift with time but that’s not for sure. — M.S. (10/1/2007)

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Doña Paula 2003 Estate Shiraz-Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)

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Price $15

Boasts an extra measure of complexity over the unblended Malbec, adding smoke, spice and herb notes to the lush, fruity base. Peppery and briary on the finish. — W.E. (12/31/2004)

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