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Spirits
750ml
Bottle: $29.74
Clear color. Aromas and flavors of fennel seed, sourdough, heavy cream, and roasted corn with a velvety, vibrant, dry...
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Rapid Ship
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $15.99
Deep ruby-purple in color, this wine boasts exquisite aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plum and spice. It is well...
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $8.99
Deep ruby-purple in color, this wine boasts exquisite aromas of blackberries, blueberries, plum and spice. It is well...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $9.10 $13.01
This entry-level Malbec is an authentic mountain wine that offers excellent value for money. Just 30% was oak-aged,...
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92
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $39.93
Blackberries, blueberries, terra cotta, brick and white pepper on the nose. Medium-bodied with very tight and...
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95
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.93
12 bottles: $25.41
The 2021 Malbec Reserve from Altos Las Hormigas, sourced from Paraje Altamira and Gualtallary in the Uco Valley,...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.90
12 bottles: $16.56
The 2021 BenMarco Malbec was produced with fruit from Los Chacayes in Valle de Uco, fermented destemmed in stainless...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.84
12 bottles: $18.46
Juicy and inviting, with heavy citrus nuances to the vibrant black cherry and berry flavors, revealing a trace of red...
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90
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.99
The Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores shows a dark violet color with black reflections. The nose offers ripe,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $8.51
12 bottles: $8.08
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.94
12 bottles: $11.70
Their standard Malbec bottling, Durigutti's Malbec "Clásico" represents what the brothers do best: combine elegance...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $19.90 $20.48
12 bottles: $19.50
The 2020 Malbec shows a little more generous, reflecting a warmer and dry year, with black fruit, spices and herbs, a...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.95 $15.00
Dark olives and some fresh leafiness to the black plums and dark cherries. A very smooth red with creamy tannins and...
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91
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $82.45
There's more fruit in the 2018 Aluvional Los Chacayes than in the 2017, as if the cooler year delivered more red...
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95
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $29.55 $30.40
Such a brooding nose with black pepper, violet and fresh blueberry and blackberry fruit. Spicy and tight on the...
WA
95
VM
95
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.99
The 2021 Malbec Zuccardi O from Los Chacayes and Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley was a third aged for 12 months in French...
WA
92
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92
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $14.94
It's fair to say that no other country delivered value in this year's DWWA to match that sent over to us from...
DC
97
Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $33.20
A malbec that shows lots of black fruit, white pepper and other spices on the nose and palate. Medium body, fine...
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.30
12 bottles: $14.01
Ripe dark fruit, leather, baking spices and wet compost on the nose. Some walnuts, too. Medium-to full-bodied, firm...
JS
90
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Rapid Ship
Red
750ml
Bottle: $10.94 $11.99
A rich and flavorful malbec with notes of blackberries, cassis, cherries, cloves and baking spices. Medium body with...
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Malbec Mezcal Mencia Rapid Ship

The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.

Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.


One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.