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Confused after high expectations

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

The region produces wonderful Malbecs.  85 year old vines usually produce great wines.  Unfortunately, this one is neither wonderful nor great.  There isn’t a lot of complexity and there isn’t any bounce to the step.  There is medium body, tight tannins and a ripeness to the finish.  

It’s still quite enjoyable, but we don’t feel the price is justified. 

We’ve had nicer wines from the region at a more reasonable price.  Maybe it needs more time in the bottle, or possibly it needs something carnavore-ish to be served with it to distract.

MALBEC – LUIS SEGUNDO LAS ACEQUIAS MENDOZA 15

$24.99

14.5% Alcohol

UPC: 07798067080693

Malbec Mendoza mystery case

A VERY happy Medium

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Definitely a deep breather — give it at least an hour and a half open on the counter before sneaking a sip – and then you’ll be really surprised.


100% Malbec from Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months plus another 12 months in bottle before release.


Clean. Medium intensity. Medium(+) acidity. Medium(+) tannins. Medium body. Medium(+) intensity.  Elegant finish.
Medium(+) finish of sage blackberry and tar. Very good.

Great balance and complexity. Elegant finish. A revelation compared to previous vintages that relied way too much on oak. I’d put this at Case worthy. 

MALBEC – TRIVENTO GOLDEN RESERVE LUJAN DE CUYO 2018

$21.99 regularly $24.99

14% alcohol

UPC: 07798039590625

Argentina Malbec Mendoza mystery case

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