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Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011 Wine Review

Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011

Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011

Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:81/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2012-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Doña Paula

Agent: Select Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Full-bodied with big purple and black plums. Fleshy and full-bodied, willing to go where you want to go.

Malbec food pairings: grilled red meat, hard cheeses.

This Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec 2011 was reviewed on September 29, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 633628
  • $7.57 
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Reviews and Ratings

Wanda rated this wine as 78/100 with the following review:

An easy wine to drink anytime. I enjoy the berry notes and spice aromas. It does tend to taste better when it's had a chance to breathe. Equally delicious with both pork and chicken.
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Los Cardos Malbec is a spicy wine with a touch of dried herbs that are well combined with mature fruits like dry plums and black cherries. It has great balance, structure and concentration and presents delicate mint notes. The finish is pleasant and persistent.

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Los Cardos Malbec est un vin épicé avec une touche d’herbes séchées qui sont jumelées r des fruits murs comme les prunes séchées et les cerises noires. Il démontre un équilibre, une structure et une concentration excellents et présente des

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool

1 Member would buy this wine again

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