Novus
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Novus 2005 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $10
A very nice wine given the price. The nose features a likable combination of dense berry and leathery spice, while the palate is juicy, ripe and full of black fruit. Not ultra complicated or complex; it’s just pure, ripe Malbec in its most approachable form.
— M.S.
(12/1/2006)
Novus 2005 Syrah (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $10
Novus is a label to watch if you’re into well-made, full-force wines that are balanced and easy to drink. The current Syrah features berry aromas in front of cassis, berry and plum flavors. It isn’t particularly varietal or foxy, but it is solid, masculine, dark and chocolaty.
— M.S.
(12/1/2006)
Novus 2006 Reserve Malbec (Uco Valley)
- $15
Good wine, especially if you like some new oak that brings a lot of cream, vanilla and chocolate to the game. Along the way there’s plenty of boysenberry, blueberry and other sweet dark-fruit flavors. A winner that should meet the expectations of many.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Novus 2003 Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $11
Starts out reserved then comes on strong. Aromas of bright red fruits and leather are more austere than lush, and the palate delivers raspberry, cherry and plum in balanced fashion. Light oak creates a chocolate sensation on the finish. Structured nicely. Imported by South Valley Wines.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Novus 2003 Syrah (Mendoza)
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- $11
Standard fare, but nice. The nose offers some burnt sugar in addition to black fruit, while the palate is full of plum, cherry and spice. Chocolate and vanilla are detectable on the medium-length finish, while the feel and balance are proper.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Novus 2004 Chardonnay (Mendoza)
- $11
Gold in color and on the dry, waxy side. Shows mineral and dried fruits on the nose, with heavy pear and apple bulking up the palate. Finishes short, with some pithy bitterness. But good overall, with a roundness that’s appealing. Imported by South Valley Wines.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Novus 2005 Limited Edition Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Uco Valley)
- $20
Good out of the blocks, with full and creamy berry aromas. The palate doesn’t exactly follow that lead as it shows slightly tart red cherry and cranberry flavors. And by the finish there’s even a lemony tingle. Best if you like a juicy style.
— M.S.
(10/1/2007)
Novus 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $10
Simple but nice in its class. The nose offers bulky but clean fruit and a touch of saddle, while the palate is ample, fruity and round. It flairs out on the finish but keeps rolling in the right direction. Good for the price.
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
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