Colome Malbec 2006

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Colomé Estate is a Malbec based blend with Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat. The signature red varietal of Argentina, Malbec excels in the warm, dry climate, producing exceptional wines with dark, spicy aromas and succulent texture. Serve with exotic game, lamb and beef. Enjoy over the next three to six years.

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"Very inviting, with crushed plum and boysenberry aromas that lead to a lush-textured palate of warm figs and currant paste backed by mouthwatering hints of mesquite, mineral and Turkish coffee. The long finish really holds your interest. Drink now through 2011." -Rated 92, Wine Spectator
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"The red wines begin with the 2006 Malbec Estate, aged for 15 months in French oak, 30% new. Deep crimson-colored, the nose offers up smoke, violets, black cherry, and blueberry. This is followed by s smooth-textured, ripe, full-flavored wine with good balance and several years of aging potential. It will be at its best from 2011 to 2020. Colome is owned by Donald Hess of Switzerland (who claims to be retired but seemed very involved when I met up with him to taste these wines). The winery (and hotel) is located in Salta and the vineyards may well be the most elevated in the world. The Colome estate vineyards are organically farmed and biodynamically certified." -Rated 90, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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"Saturated ruby. Reduced aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and violet. Suave flavors of crushed black fruits are complemented by sexy wood tones and hints of coffee, bitter chocolate and mocha. Rich, sweet and creamy; offers a rare combination of fullness and energy. Finishes round and long, with fine-grained tannins. This is close to 15% alcohol but I never would have guessed it. A terrific value." -Rated 90, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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