Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2023

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Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThis Uco Valley malbec opens with macerated plum and dark cherry, layered with earthy notes of potting soil and black tea leaves, plus a hint of black pepper. On the palate, it feels surprisingly lighter than its 14% ABV, lifted by the freshness of its high altitude origin. A black olive, saline, savoury finish adds an extra layer of depth.Tasted: 19 January 2026Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$19.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$18.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$16.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$18.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$17.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2023

Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaDona Paula has turned out several solid wines under this label, and 2023 is another fine effort. It opens with floral, black fruit, an opaque colour and some baking spice. The palate is a four square mix of black cherries and blueberries that fill the mouth from front to back. The fruit is a 90/10 split of grapes from Finca Alluvia in Gualtallary, Tupungato, at 1350m altitude, and Finca Los Indios in El Cepillo, San Carlos, at 1100m, aged in a combination of first, 2nd, and 3rd use French oak barrels for nine months. A tasty, dry malbec made for spaghetti Bolognese or a grilled steak.Tasted: 20 February 2025Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$19.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$18.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$16.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$18.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$17.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2023

Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaWith estate fruit primarily from Finca Alluvia in Gualtallary, Tupungato, (1350m), and 10% off Finca Los Indios in El Cepillo, San Carlos (1100m) this qualifies for it's 'high altitude' label. This malbec aged in a mix of new to 3rd use French barrels for 9 months. Juicy crushed black plums, fragrant violets, wild blueberries flood the soft palate, with slight, finely sticky tannins, and toasted wood spice to season through a warming finish. A welcoming, friendly red for skirt steak or ribs.Tasted: 08 March 2025Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$19.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$18.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$16.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$18.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$17.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Icon Vins Fins
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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87/100Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2022Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina

88/100Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2021Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina

89/100Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2019Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina