Robert Parker 92
Colomes Estate Malbec is annually one of Argentinas better values. The 2009 Estate Malbec (85%) contains small amounts of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah in its blend. It spent 15 months in barrel, 30% new American, the balance second-use French with the fruit sourced from some of the worlds most elevated vineyards. It is purple in color with a captivating nose of cedar, Asian spices, incense, violets, black licorice, espresso, and assorted back fruits. Made in a racy style with uplifting acidity, it is a beautifully proportioned offering with exceptional elegance and length. Give it several more years of cellaring and drink this fantastic value to 2024.


Wine Spectator 90
"Offers good density to the blueberry, raspberry and blackberry coulis flavors that are backed by vibrant acidity. Floral and mineral notes play out on the long, tangy finish. Drink now through 2014. 8,000 cases imported."~JM

International Wine Cellar 90
" Bright medium ruby. Pure, precise aromas of blackberry, violet and pepper, lifted by a minty quality. Suave and sweet, with penetrating acids framing the very primary flavors of black fruits and violet. The energy of this very sexy high-altitude wine belies its 15% alcohol. Finishes with excellent subtle length."

" The color is deep, dark red with a magenta hue. This wine is layered on the nose with blackberry, licorice, violet, biter chocolate and spices. The flavors are rich with layered fig paste, plums, cassis and blackberry fruit. Subtle French oak flavors are well balanced and fully integrated through the mid-palate and well into the fnish, which is long and round." ~ Winery notes