Cas’Almare 2009 Reserva Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)

Country: Argentina / Reserva
Variety: Malbec Mendoza Province
Winery: Cas’Almare / Luján de Cuyo

For the price, this is not a good effort. It’s overoaked and horsey smelling, with a heavy, overripe palate that tastes herbal and like hickory-infused blackberry. Flat and stewy on the finish.