2011 Gascon Reserve Malbec

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Jammy nose, blueberry pie and plums. The palate starts with sweet blueberry compote and plum, adds a tart zing of raspberry on the mid-palate, and ends with a flourish of vanilla and brown sugar. Sweet tannins and tart acids give it balance. Drink with portobello mozzarella burgers. Recommended. 87 points.

WHO: Gascon
WHAT: Malbec
WHERE: Argentina, Mendoza
DESIGNATION: Reserve
WHEN: 2011
HOW MUCH: $20