Bodega Renacer 2017 Punta Final Malbec - 87pts

Bodega Renacer 2017 Punta Final Malbec (Mendoza) Argentina

Availability: Widely available
Cost: $15.99 (BCLDB Stores)
Alcohol: 13%
Date Tasted: April 24th, 2019

Tasting Notes: In the category of budget Malbecs from Argentina, the Punta Final is the bad boy of the group when compared to its fruitier, cherry-berry brothers. There's a nice edge to this wine with a profile of darker fruit and charred oak, and with supporting notes of tar, spices and vanilla. That edge is a bit rough, we're not dealing with an uber-refined Malbec here, but there is true value on offer. Pair with sweet'n'spicy, BBQ pork or chicken. Drink now-2020.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Bodega Renacer 2012 Punta Final Malbec - 86pts

Bodega Renacer 2012 Punta Final Malbec (Mendoza) Argentina

Availability: Widely available
Cost: $15.99 (BCLDB Stores)
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: November 5th, 2014

Tasting Notes: Certainly, a dark and brooding Malbec with blackberry and black currant fruit aromas mingling with licorice and charred oak notes. Good continuity from the nose to the medium+ bodied palate where the emphasis is on blackberry purée, spice, mannered tannins and mouth-watering acidity, making this Malbec very food-friendly. Drink now-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Bodega Renacer 2008 Punta Final Malbec - 88pts

Bodega Renacer 2008 Punta Final Malbec (Mendoza) Argentina

Availability: Widely available.
Cost: $15.99 (BCLDB Stores)
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: April 8th, 2010

Tasting Notes: This inky-purple Malbec from Argentina producer Bodega Renacer is a full-on fruit-forward and food-friendly pleaser with just a touch of French oak aging added for complexity of aroma and flavour. Big, juicy dark fruits on the nose and on the medium+ bodied palate with a splash of Cabernet Franc aromatics.

Easy-drinking and friendly with a velvety, soothing texture. A slightly shortened finish is very smooth and does leave your mouth with a lingering and tongue-tingling spice. This would be a great wine to match with smoky BBQ ribs. Drink now through 2012.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2010