jasons wine blog

Price: $3.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Americal Beverage Group
What They Said:
Per the bottle “The vineyards of Finca La Celia lie in the foothills of the Argentine Andes. Stunning purple color. Its bouquet is intense, rich in blackcurrant, vanilla and spices. On the palate the soft and succulent ripe fruits follow through [...]

Price: $9.99 @ Pasternak Wines imported by Pasternak Wine
What They Said:
Per wine.com “Inky and dense with attractive berry aromas and a touch of cinnamon and sweet spice. A fully, fruity wine, with excellent body, intense tannins, flavors of cherry, blackberry, boysenberry and plum intermingled with hints of cardamom and pepper, and a long, full [...]

Price: $9.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Gascon USA
What They Said:
guess it is too early to have anything official here….
What I Think:
This all started when Melody asked me to give the La Boca Malbec another try after a lackluster first experience. While out to grab another bottle I came across this one. Though a bit [...]

Price: $2.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Classic Wines of California
What They Said:
Per Tom & Melody “This Barrio La Boca Malbec 2006 is a pearly, opalescent purple in the glass and a fresh and spicy nose reminiscent of cherries and cured meats. It is a dry and tannic, yet quite fruity. The wine has a [...]

Price: $8.99 @ K&L Wines imported by TGIC Importers
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines ”91 points and the #1 wine on the “Top 100 Best Buys of 2007″ from Wine Enthusiast: “A year or two ago when Paul Hobbs began consulting for Toso things changed for the better. This is the rare Best Buy that can swim [...]

Price: $4.99 @ Trader Joe’s imported by Santini Fine Wines
What They Said:
Per quaffability “Quick – I say Malbec, you say… ?
What did you say? Argentina, probably. Maybe Cahors. Perhaps Bordeaux or Napa, if you’re a student of wine history, as the grape has fallen out of favor in both.
Did you know a little Malbec is [...]

Price: $6.99 @ The Wine Club imported by The San Francisco Wine Exchange
What They Said:
Per the Importer “Deep hues of ruby red gain intensity from shades of shimmering violet in this Malbec with good structure, medium acidity and a long finish. Rich with fruit, the nose is reminiscent of plums and blackberries. Tannins as soft [...]

Price: $8.99 @ K&L Wines imported by Schieffelin & Co
What They Said:
Per K&L Wines “Its deep dark violet color prepares you for the wonderful aromatics of this value-packed Malbec. On the nose mingle blackberries, plums, strawberries and more violets, while the palate is soft and refreshing, with a concentrated fruit core along with licorice notes and [...]

Price: $7.99 @ Friend/Gift imported by Billington Imports
What They Said:
Per the winery “The 2006 Alamos Malbec presents a deep, opaque violet color with purple hues. The nose is intense and complex, with ripe black fruits, sweet spice and a touch of violets. The mouthfeel is sweet and supple, with black cherry and cassis flavors mingled [...]

Price: $5.02 @ BevMo imported by Quintessential LLC (retails at $9.99 a bottle)
What They Said:
Per BevMo “Explosive and impressive, the bold, black-fruited ‘04 Valentin “V” Malbec is a first-class red wine; packed and long on the palate, this one deserves a big, spicy beef dish.”
What I Think:
Of all the pairs of wine I bought as [...]