Maybe it was just me, but I was a trifle disappointed with this wine. Catena's reputation bolsters it's ability to sell it's brands, even if the wine is subpar. In the past, Alamos has proven a solid, reliable buy for malbec drinkers, but perhaps the '06 is just too young. It seems promising at first, with a brilliant dark ruby color and plum, prune and jammy notes on the nose. But on the palate, the lightly spiced dark berry fruits are overwhelmed by unchecked acidity and rough tannins. Full bodied with hints of mild grassy earth and cocoa on the finish, Alamos under-delivered for me. The flavor is there, but the alcohol is not integrated as well as it should be. There are better values out there for malbec lovers. 83/100
