87
points
Manos Negras 2007 Malbec (Mendoza)
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$15
Latex, tire rubber, sauciness, mocha and cotton candy all share the nose, while the palate is forward, a touch scratchy and filled with bold black cherry and plum flavors. Shows some toast and burn on the finish, and overall it’s a good Malbec with some mild bite and abrasiveness.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
83
points
Manos Negras 2010 Malbec (Mendoza)
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$15
Smells different than most, with blueberry, carob and exotic sandalwood. Takes a dive on the palate, where it’s sweet, syrupy and flat, almost like prune juice. Along those lines, it tastes pruny, with chocolate on the finish. Struggles to achieve balance.
— M.S.
(5/1/2012)