2006 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Mendoza
More About This Wine
Related Products
88 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2008
($12) Bright, deep ruby-red. Dark raspberry, mocha and dark chocolate on the nose, plus a heavy layer of oaky vanilla, spice and coconut. Sweet, lush and fine-grained but fresh and not at all confectionery. In fact, this boasts enticing fresh fruit and good texture, density and lift. Finishes firm and persistent.
84 Points | Wine Spectator
90 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
Your Rating & Review
31 Member Ratings
Average Member Rating: 3.32 out of 5 stars| 5 stars | (0) | |
| 4 stars | (14) | |
| 3 stars | (13) | |
| 2 stars | (4) | |
| 1 stars | (0) | |
Member Notes
Argentina Shines
06/19/2008
by hotrodhal
One would be hard-pressed to find a better bottle of Malbec at this price slot (or any other wine varietal for that matter). Maybe a few Spanish reds, but at the $11 I paid, not many.
I would rate it a 5, but reserve that elevation for only ethereal bottles. A harmonious balance of fruit and tannin with a complexity on the nose that is striking for what has never always been much more than a Bordeaux blending grape. Or could that be where all that complexity arises in those many great St. Juliens I've had?
Malbec will soon be King in South America at this rate. My biggest regret is that I can't find any more of it.
Excellent wine
06/13/2007
by JCR
This has to be one of my favorite Malbec for the price. Must let it breathe for a few, but worth the wait.
Perfect weeknight wine
05/26/2007
by mans10566687
At ten bucks this stuff really delivers. It's really well-balanced considering the huge amount of fruit, and the nice, soft tannin is perfect with grilled meats.
