Bodega Norton 2018 Barrel Select Malbec - 86pts

Bodega Norton 2018 Barrel Select Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $14.49 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: May 1st, 2019

Tasting Notes: Though lacking concentration and a tad watery, this is an accessible, straight-forward and (thankfully) dry Malbec with a pleasing blend of berry fruit, sweet florals and layers of savoury spice and oak notes throughout. A touch of iron on the finish and low-ish tannins make this a nice pairing for leaner cuts of beef like filet mignon. Drink now-2022.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Bodega Norton 2010 Privada - 90pts

Bodega Norton 2010 Privada (Luján de Cuyo) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $23-25
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: October 25th, 2013

Tasting Notes: The 'Privada' is a blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon offering a smooth, rounded nose of sweet mixed berry and dark plum aromas with oak aging influenced notes adding depth and complexity. The palate that follows is equally round and smooth with unctuous, blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavours supported by fine, mannered tannins and enough acid to balance the intense blue fruit nicely. Drink now-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

Bodega Norton 2010 Reserva Malbec - 90+pts

Bodega Norton 2010 Reserva Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $18-20
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: October 20th, 2013

Tasting Notes: Warm, inviting and layered, the Reserva from Bodegas Norton is the Malbec for lovers of red wines with character, a sense of place and bold fruit but without the residual sweetness all too common among red wines these days. Smooth, ripe blue fruit aromas mingle on the nose with lightly toasted oak, vanilla and soothing spice notes. The palate begins with a nice hit of berry fruit transitioning to savoury-oak flavours through to the long, well balanced and mouth-watering finish where mineral and spice linger. Ready to go now, but should improve some over the next 2-3 years. Drink now-2017.
  - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

Bodega Norton 2010 Barrel Select Malbec - 87pts

Bodega Norton 2010 Barrel Select Malbec (Luján de Cuyo) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $15-16
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: October 19th, 2013

Tasting Notes: This inky-purple hued Malbec from Mendoza bursts with ripe, sweet plum and blackberry pie aromas on the otherwise earthy nose where scorched dirt and spicy, toasted oak notes play second fiddle to the bold fruit. Impressive concentration of blue fruit flavours and loads of cooking spice dress up the full palate which oozes glycerol texture through to a sweet'n'tart wild berry and toasted oak finish where a touch of citrus acidity lingers. Enjoy this well made, entry-level Malbec in its youth. Drink now-2015.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca