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Ruca Malen 2004 Kinien Malbec (Mendoza)
- $30
Fruity and earthy, with sly, narrow flavors of blackberry and chocolate. This has the ripeness and power that one would expect from a high-end Malbec, but also a bit more finesse and natural “redness” than many heavyweights from Argentina. Hints of herbs, pine, lemon peel and mocha grace the structured finish.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Ruca Malen 2007 Kinien Malbec (Mendoza)
- $45
Sweet, forward aromas of mocha, blackberry, cotton candy and vanilla signal a rich wine. The palate is round and chunky, with a spot of elegance but more size and force. Flavors of chunky blackberry are slightly salty and salinic at the edges, while overall it’s thick, fruity and black in nature. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Ruca Malen 2007 Reserva Malbec (Mendoza)
- $18
Meaty, dense and rich aromas, with driving scents of prune, licorice, blackberry and cola. The palate is healthy and rich, and it keeps in step with flavors of blackberry, dark plum and savory spice. Finishes lightly roasted and dark, with a saucy aftertaste that separates it from the masses. A lusty Malbec to drink now.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
Ruca Malen 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
- Online Exclusive
- $18
Roasted and meaty, with hints of raisin and licorice. The palate is ripe and chewy but balanced by solid tannins and fresh but natural acidity. And the flavors of blackberry, cassis and cola are true to the variety. Dense but approachable; drink now through 2009.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Ruca Malen 2007 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
- $18
Compact on the bouquet, with a pointed combo of boysenberry and blackberry aromas. The palate is full, with plenty of acidity and stuffing. Flavors of blackberry, olive, fig and chocolate are likable and the finish is loud and powerful in typical South American style. Better value than the higher-priced Kinien Cab. Drink now through 2012.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Ruca Malen 2010 Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza)
- $18
Tropical aromas blend nicely with honey, peach and fresh-cut hay notes. The palate is focused and properly acidic, with lemon, green apple, vanilla and toasty flavors. Perfectly fresh and easy on the finish, with good citric carry through.
— M.S.
(12/31/2011)
Ruca Malen 2009 Reserva Chardonnay (Mendoza)
- $18
A more than solid wine cut from the tropical, South American blueprint. It’s open and full of banana, pear and apple aromas, and while it runs hot and fast on the palate, it’s got lots of woody, ripe flavors of apple and pithy citrus. Round, lively and packed with flavor even if it shows almost nothing in common with cool-climate Chardonnay.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Ruca Malen 2009 Yauquen Malbec (Mendoza)
- Best Buy
- $12
Quintessential Best Buy stuff, with full aromas of meaty berry and leather. Concentrated and dark across the palate, with full-bodied black fruit, black olive and savory flavors. Offers all the color, weight and fruit that a $12 wine should.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
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