
90POINTS
16½/20







Melipal Malbec Reserve 2004
Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaDeep black cherry colour. Big smoky, savoury, bay, clove, vanilla coffee nose with black licorice, black cherry jam and cigar undertones. Rich, ripe, dry and tannic. Lots of very spicy, cedar, cardamom, smoky vanilla, coffee, black cherry, savoury flavours with some orange rind, acidity and tannins showing on the finish. A bit drier and tighter overall than last vintage. Will need 2 to 5 years to round out.Tasted: 13 June 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $39.90 | 750ml | specialty listing |