Rating 90
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2019
Appellation
Argentina
ABV 13.8%
Price $22.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2022-08-09

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Cooking And Sipping, Dinner Parties, Impressing On A Budget

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Dolcetto, Malbec , Merlot

Wapisa Malbec 2019 Review

In Patagonia, the word "wapisa" means whale. So, being the only coastal winery in this region, its namesake makes sense. Not only can whales be observed just off the coast, but this is a winery that ages their wine in the sea. Patricia Ortiz, owner of Wapisa, has these wines aged under the pressure and among the constant cellaring temperature of the sea. The result is a full and earthy Malbec with the wispy aroma of a forest in October and the welcome waft of warming spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc). It has a concentration of fruit that is balanced by good acidity, making for a comfortable weight on the palate. A great holiday wine.

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Wapisa Malbec 2019
In Patagonia, the word "wapisa" means whale. So, being the only coastal winery in this region, its namesake makes sense. Not only can whales be observed just off the coast, but this is a winery that ages their wine in the sea. Patricia Ortiz, owner of Wapisa, has these wines aged under the pressure and among the constant cellaring temperature of the sea. The result is a full and earthy Malbec with the wispy aroma of a forest in October and the welcome waft of warming spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc). It has a concentration of fruit that is balanced by good acidity, making for a comfortable weight on the palate. A great holiday wine.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022
90
POINTS
Wapisa Malbec 2019
In Patagonia, the word "wapisa" means whale. So, being the only coastal winery in this region, its namesake makes sense. Not only can whales be observed just off the coast, but this is a winery that ages their wine in the sea. Patricia Ortiz, owner of Wapisa, has these wines aged under the pressure and among the constant cellaring temperature of the sea. The result is a full and earthy Malbec with the wispy aroma of a forest in October and the welcome waft of warming spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, etc). It has a concentration of fruit that is balanced by good acidity, making for a comfortable weight on the palate. A great holiday wine.

Reviewed On: 08-09-2022