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Ruca Malen Yauquén Malbectext
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16¼/20

Ruca Malen Yauquén Malbec 2008

Maipú, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBig floral, black cherry, black plum, peppery, licorice, savoury, chocolate, tapenade aromas. Rich, round, smooth, dry palate with light grained tannins and a touch of acidity. Smoky, savoury, olive, tobacco, black cherry jam, black plum, herbal, resin, coffee and vanilla flavours. A touch tart on the finish and young but has very good fruit and balance. Good value.Tasted: 26 August 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
AB$19.00750mlprivate wine shops
BC$20.00750mlspeculative listing - Dream Wines
Producer: Ruca MalenDistributors: Blue Note Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 295295UPC: 007798090852229