Alta Vista Premium Malbec (2005)

This was another interesting Malbec, although I'm not sure if I'd ever purchase this one for myself. Most Malbecs are better consumed after a good 30 minutes or so of breathing. This one not so much.

The nose, prior to aeration was simple with a bit of cedar. The body was wonderfully lush with dark fruits and just a hint of vanilla-like cedar. The finish was long, mild, with a somewhat cooling sensation.

After aeration the nose yielded the dark fruits with the cedar. The body unfortunately mellowed out to a point of being uninteresting. The finish also became simply unimpressive.

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Finca La Escondida Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)

For those who don't like the traditional big, bold, high cedar Cabernet Sauvignon flavor, this is a good option.

The nose of this one mainly yielded dark fruits, with just a whiff of cedar. The body was light, with plums, blackberries, and currants. The finish was short and mild.

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