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El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbectext
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El Esteco Don David Reserve Malbec 2018

Calchaqui Valley, Salta, North, ArgentinaFrom Calchaquí Valley, and 1800m altitude, this malbec was partially native fermented in stainless before moving into a mix of French and American oak (70%) and stainless for a year of rest. Plush and sweetly ripe blueberries, juicy dark plums, wild blackberries ride a juicy swell, buoyed by soft tannins and seasoned with pipe tobacco. The finish is plush and pleasurable, inviting another glass. An excellent value malbec, not dumbed down, that is ready for drinking now, especially with lamb or hearty root veg pies.Tasted: 04 August 2020Tasted by: Prices:
BC$15.99750mlBCLS
MB$15.00750ml 
AB$15.00750mlprivate wine stores
Producer: Bodega El EstecoDistributors: Dandurand
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 156455UPC: 7790189001129