Doña Paula 2016 Estate Malbec - 88pts

Doña Paula 2016 Estate Malbec  (Valle De Uco) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: Private stores like Everything Wine
Cost: $15.99-18.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: October 26th, 2018
Date Re-tasted: April 14th, 2019

Tasting Notes: A typical, fruity/juicy/fresh Malbec from the Valle De Uco in the Mendoza, but happily, with some smokey goodness on appealing, blackberry and violet infused nose and with beautifully integrated spice on the lively, black fruit dominant palate. A drink now Malbec, lacking the tannin structure for a long life, but a well balanced, food-friendly wine that would pair nicely with spicy, grilled meats. Drink now-2020.

Re-tasting Notes: Tasted 6 months later as part of the lead up to the 2019 World Malbec day (April 17th). Still believe this is a drink-now Malbec with a tasty, juicy-smoky profile and light tannins. Crazy good value for this quality-to-price ratio.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca

Doña Paula 2017 Los Cardos Malbec - 87pts

Doña Paula 2017 Los Cardos Malbec  (Luján de Cuyo) Mendoza - Argentina

Availability: Private stores like Everything Wine
Cost: $12.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: August 14th, 2018

Tasting Notes: Produced from high altitude vineyards in the Luján de Cuyo region of Mendoza, this 100% Malbec wine blends (somewhat) off-dry, ripe berry flavours with plenty of bright, pomegranate acidity and fine, lightly-smoked tannins to keep the overall balance dry and making it a great pairing for BBQ chicken or pork dishes. Look for light spice notes on the tasty, moderate finish. Excellent value. Drink now-2020.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca