Argentina has pretty much made Malbec its own. When done well, as is the case with this example, one can see why. In terms of varietal definition it very much ticks the boxes. However, unlike some examples of Argentinian Malbec it isn’t forced or overdone in any way. Yes it is intense, ‘black’ and brooding, but there is a sense of elegance and harmony.
If one was to be hypercritical, the wine is relatively simple, but perhaps that is Malbec when bottled as a single varietal; plenty of ‘grunt’ but not a huge amount of breadth.
2013 MENDEL ‘LUNTA’ MALBEC
Producer: Mendel
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 11 March 2015
Tasting Note:
Opaque crimson. Morello cherry, charcoal and blackberry. Deep, ‘black’ and intense. Fine, slightly chalky tannins. Bold and dark, but with a sense of perspective. A good effort.
Score: 16.5/20
If one was to be hypercritical, the wine is relatively simple, but perhaps that is Malbec when bottled as a single varietal; plenty of ‘grunt’ but not a huge amount of breadth.
2013 MENDEL ‘LUNTA’ MALBEC
Producer: Mendel
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Diam
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 11 March 2015
Tasting Note:
Opaque crimson. Morello cherry, charcoal and blackberry. Deep, ‘black’ and intense. Fine, slightly chalky tannins. Bold and dark, but with a sense of perspective. A good effort.
Score: 16.5/20
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