Malma Reserve Malbec 2006, By Bodegas NQN, USD 14 (some countries shiped as LONKO)
Outstanding malbec from San Patricio Valley in Neuquén, Northpatagonia. Beautiful balance of black fruits (like ripe boysenberries) and sweet figs and quince jam. Assertive chocolate and tabacco envelope well webbed. The 05 vintage gave tannins stronger and rounder with a kind of better finesse. This vintage looks more fruity and darker with a bit less acidity. Slightly different marks on the same wine and style. The 07 vintage is still young showing some roughness and astringency tha will quite down 2-3 years down the road.
This 06 vintage is 91 points and even when the span life could be shorter than 05 vintage ,like 1 or 3 years less, it could also reach some higher level of complexity and final score. Great Value no doubt. To my palate the most beautiful patagonian malbec.
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