Santa Maria Cellars Malbec 2014

From our favorite Fredericksberg winery, our favorite grape!  More expensive than the Riglos, and not as good, but local!  The Malbec is their premier wine.  I wish it weren't so expensive, but I would still buy more of it anyways since it is local and pretty damn good.  In fact, we have more on the way.  Very much looking forward to drinking it again.

$32
4 / 5

Riglos Gran Malbec 2013

Went to Specs on a whim one night and asked for a good Malbec that doesn't break the bank.  This one was suggested.  And it was very good.  I remember it got a lot better after it had breathed for a while.  I saved the bottle to remind me to make this post so I don't forget we've had this now.  I'd consider buying another bottle, Or 12.  At $30 each, however, its on the verge of bank breaking.  This bottle was just 1 of 33421. So, there are probably a lot more out there.  Don't let the FOMO get you!

4.5 / 5

Finca La Luz Callejon Del Crimen Malbec Gran Reserva 2012

92 pts. Sure doesn't taste like it.  Very .... something... tasting.  Maybe it's the oak?  Or this is what malbec tastes like? It doesn't get better after breathing.  It's still... just not great.  It's good enough though.  Niki likes it.  Phil, not so much.

$18
4 / 5