


“To save you the time and effort of slogging through endless lists, Uncorked has joined forces with WineBlueBook. That enterprising e-newsletter compiles and averages the scores of major wine critics for more than a thousand wines. We cull those results and offer the top 10 scores for one varietal each week” B.G.
Highest scores, $90 and under
Achaval-Ferrer
Malbec Mendoza Finca Bella Vista
Year: 2009
Avg. Score: 95
Avg. Price: $90
Altos Las Hormigas
Malbec Uco Valley Vista Flores Single Vineyard
Year: 2006
Avg. Score: 92
Avg. Price: $65
Bodega Mendel
Malbec Mendoza Finca Remota
Year: 2009
Avg. Score: 92
Avg. Price: $39
Gauchezco
Malbec Mendoza “Oro”
Year: 2008
Avg. Score: 91
Avg. Price: $40
Critics’ Consensus: Proffers a splendid nose of balsam wood, earthy minerals, exotic spices, floral notes, and assorted black fruits. Layered and loaded with velvety, lush layers of fig paste and blueberry cobbler. There’s also plenty of dark toast, but it’s integrated, with a long graphite edge hanging on the finish. (WA/WS)
Cayu
Malbec Mendoza Uco Valley
Year: 2007
Avg. Score: 91
Avg. Price: $43
Key
ST – Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
WA – Wine Advocate
WS – Wine Spectator
Compiled by Bill Gibron