Graffigna Centenario Reserve Malbec 2010

San Juan, Argentina
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Score: Natalie's score Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 4 Add My Review Product #: 230474 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $12.95 Alcohol: 14% Drink: 2012-2014 Sweetness: Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Graffigna Centenario Agent: Corby Distilleries Limited

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Reviewed June 22, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:

Darlene Myers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

What a great value his Mlalbec is. I love a Malbec from Argentina and his is a fine wine for under $14. Ripe berry fruits, spice and vanilla combine with oak for a very pleasant finish.

Mark Britton rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

With a little bit of soft cherry on the nose and little bit more on the palate this is a very approachable wine. However it lacks in tannin and overall complexity and the alcohol is a bit hot for me. Not bad for $11.95 but with the quality of value priced wines coming from Argentina you can do better even at that price point.

Deep red with hints of purple. A complex bouquet of ripe blackberries and nuances of black pepper. Smooth and velvety, its finish is complex, with notes of coffee, vanilla and toast. Ideal with lean cuts of red meat and pork, dishes with pepper and onion based sauces, hard cheeses and chocolate desserts.

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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