Zuccardi Q Malbec 2009

Rating: 84.5/ 100

Review Date: 13 April 2012

Winemaker: Zuccardi Q

Style: 100% Malbec

Region/ Country: Mendoza/ Argentina

Vintage: 2009

Oak: 12 months in French oak

Alc %/ Std Dks: 14%/ 8.3 standard drinks

Price/ Bought: $31.99/ Dan Murphy's

Appearance (Max 5)

Clear with characteristic ruby-red/ deep purples typical of a Malbec - 4

Aroma/ Bouquet (Max 15)

Acceptable bouquet, slight aroma and bouquet, woody and earthy - 10

Taste/ Texture/ Flavour/ Finish (Max 20)

Acceptable undistinguished wine but overall pleasant. Has some minor flaws, lacks in complexity, lacks in bite and is somewhat thin in the finish. Pencil shavings, smoke, cork,- 13

Overall Quality/ Opportunity for improvement (Max 10)

Sean - 7: Pleasant example of Malbec yet nothing outstanding nor worth the price.

Adam - 8: A typical example of a Malbec, could easily find this with the cheaper $10 version.

Average: 7.5

Would you buy this again?

Adam - NO

Sean - NO

Total Score (Max 100): 84.5