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ARGENTINA

MALBEC

93 Enrique Foster 2013 Firmado Malbec (Luján de Cuyo). A blender’s worth of aromas includes notes of lactic oak, graphite, vanilla, asphalt and berry fruits. On the palate, this is extracted and voluminous, with lemony oak. Black-fruit flavors are molten, while this Malbec is spicy as it deals tobacco notes. A charred, toasty finish is loaded with blackened spice, clove and peppery accents. Drink through 2025. Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. —M.S.

abv: 14.5% Price: $90

93 Nieto Senetiner 2014 Don Nicanor Single Vineyard Villa Blanca Old Vines Malbec (Luján de Cuyo). For full review see page 123.

abv: 14.5% Price: $50

Ripe cassis and raisin aromas include welcome notes of marzipan and vanilla. This is thorough and lush on the palate, with weight and depth. Chocolate, vanilla and spice accents aid core blackberry and cassis flavors,

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