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El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2015 Wine Review

El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2015

El Esteco Don David Reserve  Malbec 2015

Cafayate Valley, Argentina

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $19.00

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.8%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: El Esteco

Agent: Mondia Alliance Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Dark chocolate and black fleshy plums on the nose and palate of this full-bodied Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Pair with grilled lamb.

Malbec food pairings: burgers from the grill, barbecued pork ribs with hickory smoked sauce, roasted lamb.

Luscious Lamb Wine

This El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2015 was reviewed on April 26, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A beautiful richly concentrated and well balanced Argentinian high altitude Malbec. Vinified from fruit grown at 1700 m above sea level. Super diurnal temperature at this altitude which is showing in the wine with Uber juiciness and mouthwatering acidity. Fantastic ripe red and blackberry with ripe plum and fine oak treatment. Silky medium tannins with medium alcohol perception. Pair with lamb kebabs, rack of lamb or gourmet burgers. Tasted the 2015 vintage on Malbec world day April 2017. 91 points. Great value.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Delicious bargain buy! Alluring floral, dark fruit and faint vanilla aromas upfront with a juicy smooth and scrumptious palate showcasing long concentrated black fruit and dark chocolate flavours. Enjoy this full bodied Malbec with braised pork back ribs. Tasted March 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

A rustic style showing sour red plums and hint of dark chocolate . Quite tannic.
Tasted May 2017

1 Member would buy this wine again

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