Michel Torino Don David Reserve Bodega El Esteco Malbec 2009

Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina
Natalie's Score: 89/100
Community Score: 4.3/5
Community Reviews: 4
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Product #: 64998
Wine Type: Red Wine


  		Price: $12.95
Alcohol: 14%
Drink: 2011-2015
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Bottle size: 750 ml

Winery: Michel Torino
Agent: The Kirkwood Group
More Vintages: 2007 

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Michel Torino has built a solid reputation for producing consistently high-quality Malbec in the Cafayate region in northern Argentina. Some of this up-and-coming region’s vineyards are planted at the highest elevations in the world for viticulture. This juicy wine is bursting with blackberry and other ripe dark fruits, balanced by toasty oak, ripe acidity and friendly tannins. Should drink well over the next 3 years. My note: Especially gorgeous for the price: this has to be an inventory pricing error! This is my new party wine. Wow. Rich blackberry and black plum with mouth-watering juiciness and satisfying full-bodied weight. Food matches: gourmet burgers, sausages.

Reviewed September 17, 2011 by

 

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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 89/100 with the following review:

I have enjoyed this Argentinian Malbec several times because it's such good value for the money. Vibrant dark berry flavors combine with a toasty oak to make an easy to drink affordable wine.
Adam rated this wine as 85/100
Susan rated this wine as 85/100

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

 

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