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Trumpeter 2002 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $9
Deep berry fruit, sweet perfume and beyond average complexity. From an excellent vintage, it offers violets on the nose and a sweet, rich body. A no-brainer among under-$10 reds.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Trumpeter 2003 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $9
Heavily extracted, with roasted aromas of charred wood, beef and coconut. The mouth pushes bold cherry, blackberry and plum flavors, while the finish is slick yet tangy. This wine shows bulk around the edges but is leaner and more acidic in its center. Solid for everyday action, assuming you like yours big.
— M.S.
(3/1/2005)
Trumpeter 2000 Malbec
- $12
This clean, fresh, racy Malbec from the Catena family of wineries hails from an elevated section of Mendoza. The palate features zippy cherry and red plum fruit, while the finish is dry, properly oaky and smooth. The acid-driven fruit successfully fights through any overt wood or tannins, providing newcomers a nice introduction to Malbec.
— M.S.
(11/1/2002)
Trumpeter 2000 Merlot (Tupungato)
- $12
From high-altitude vineyards near the Andes comes this earthy, muscle-bound Merlot. It features bright cherry fruit and a hint of green pepper, but only a hint (it is ripe). The finish is mostly oak, but with drying, full tannins and a firm grip, it can handle that woodiness. A touch of barnyard renders it out of the ordinary, which is better than being dull and…
— M.S.
(11/1/2002)
Trumpeter 2002 Malbec-Syrah (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $9
A new and fairly intense blend from the folks at La Rural that features tight berry fruit with leather and smoke accents. There’s cherry, plum and firm, meaty tannis—that, and plenty of acidity.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Trumpeter 2004 Malbec-Syrah (Tupungato)
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- $9
Heady and well choreographed, with roasted sweet aromas to get things going. Some char and weight appear next, setting up solid cherry and blackberry flavors. Juicy, ripe and structured. An unusual blend that works nicely. Imported by Billington Imports.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Trumpeter 1999 Maipu Cabernet Sauvignon
- $12
This Catena brand starts off light and leafy before gathering its legs and emitting a full blast of charcoal oak. The cherry and raspberry flavors flow on the medium-bodied palate, with chewy black fruit and chocolate appearing late on the finish. Although nothing in particular stands out, it’s yet another solid Argentinean Cab for the cost-conscious shopper.
— M.S.
(11/1/2002)
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