Rating 82
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
Argentina
ABV 14%
Price $12.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-01-11

Perfect For

Happy Hour, Party Wine, Penny Pinching

Drink If You Like

Malbec, Merlot , Pinot Noir

Aymara Reserva Malbec 2017 Review

Mendoza Malbec is tricky, especially on the affordable end; it’s hard to find one that stands out. Here is one that does. It is softer and more balanced than others to the point that I feel like it has some Merlot in it. It is well under $20 and perfect for the house party vibes. Ripe plums and vanilla dominate this wine, and not much else, but that’s ok because this wine is a crowd pleaser and not meant to blow your mind but be a buddy on a rooftop.

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Aymara Reserva Malbec 2017
Mendoza Malbec is tricky, especially on the affordable end; it’s hard to find one that stands out. Here is one that does. It is softer and more balanced than others to the point that I feel like it has some Merlot in it. It is well under $20 and perfect for the house party vibes. Ripe plums and vanilla dominate this wine, and not much else, but that’s ok because this wine is a crowd pleaser and not meant to blow your mind but be a buddy on a rooftop.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2019
82
POINTS
Aymara Reserva Malbec 2017
Mendoza Malbec is tricky, especially on the affordable end; it’s hard to find one that stands out. Here is one that does. It is softer and more balanced than others to the point that I feel like it has some Merlot in it. It is well under $20 and perfect for the house party vibes. Ripe plums and vanilla dominate this wine, and not much else, but that’s ok because this wine is a crowd pleaser and not meant to blow your mind but be a buddy on a rooftop.

Reviewed On: 01-11-2019