Raised by Wolves Columbia Valley 2010 Malbec 2-Pack
$49.99 (Normally $78.00) 36% off List Price
2010 Elevage Wine Company, “Raised by Wolves” Columbia Valley, Malbec
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Um.... Gonna need some input on a $27 malbec. Anyone??

The CS was well-liked by all. I'd imagine the Malbec will be the same quality.

kylemittskus wrote:The CS was well-liked by all. I'd imagine the Malbec will be the same quality.

This.

Because the previous Raised by Wolves offer(s) were so tasty I'm buying this (x2) without need for notes, ratings, comments, etc.

If you loved the Cab, this my friends will blow you away. I was skeptical blending my 2nd Malbec ever and was blown away with the results. Any questions please let me know.

Thanks

Bill

I have had numerous Malbec's that I did not care for and had nearly written the varietal off as not for me but I had an 08' Luca Malbec from Argentina that was absolutely delicious and it now makes me interested again. The line limit was $20 shipped on a malbec though so this is an easy pass regardless of quality.

Edit: the description makes the wine sound truly delicious. What's the % alcohol?

raisedbywolves wrote:If you loved the Cab, this my friends will blow you away. I was skeptical blending my 2nd Malbec ever and was blown away with the results. Any questions please let me know.

Thanks

Bill

Still have 10 RBW Cabs from the case I bought June 8th, finished one off last night, next to Rockus Bockus my favorite WW Wine, I Like Malbec, with the price on a unknown I'm on the fence here,

cortot20 wrote:I have had numerous Malbec's that I did not care for and had nearly written the varietal off as not for me but I had an 08' Luca Malbec from Argentina that was absolutely delicious and it now makes me interested again. The line limit was $20 shipped on a malbec though so this is an easy pass regardless of quality.

IMO, Malbec has become the new Shiraz. There are lots of wines in the $10 +/- $5 range that are overworked and underdeliver. A few $$$ higher there tend to be the oaky, extracted and slightly raisiny wines that meet the popular definition of 'riserva' juice.

I guess I don't blame Malbec itself, but rather the producers for pandering to the perceived market. One that's outside the mold is Bodega Weinert--it's very old school in style. I'd be fairly confident that the Malbec offered here also comes down to house style.

gcdyersb wrote:IMO, Malbec has become the new Shiraz. There are lots of wines in the $10 +/- $5 range that are overworked and underdeliver. A few $$$ higher there tend to be the oaky, extracted and slightly raisiny wines that meet the popular definition of 'riserva' juice.

I guess I don't blame Malbec itself, but rather the producers for pandering to the perceived market. ....

True, dat! Without something new to sell, a certain class of winery/winemaker have to actually think about how they make wine and wine writers/publications might approach wine with a view to long-term quality rather than novelty....

[NB - I don't know this winery/winemaker, so I cast no aspersions here, this is a generalization subject, as are all such, to exceptions.]

I'm almost certain this was at WD's RPM tour party. Did anyone happen to try it?

gcdyersb wrote:IMO, Malbec has become the new Shiraz. There are lots of wines in the $10 +/- $5 range that are overworked and underdeliver. A few $$$ higher there tend to be the oaky, extracted and slightly raisiny wines that meet the popular definition of 'riserva' juice.

I guess I don't blame Malbec itself, but rather the producers for pandering to the perceived market. One that's outside the mold is Bodega Weinert--it's very old school in style. I'd be fairly confident that the Malbec offered here also comes down to house style.

That's exactly how I feel. I know Malbec is a very hot grape, but so often it's flabby, oaky fruit to me. That said, I am very interested in it in the hands of a vintner like this, and from the PAC NW instead of South America.

I just received my Wellington Syrah order from the woot off and it is cooked. Both bottles leaked. When I check the shipping FAQ there is a reference to the wizardry of the shippers and I was instructed to just chill. I got a hot shipment last summer, but the wine showed no signs of damage. Wouldn't it be easier to just give us a box to check to hold shipments until the weather cools? Boiled wine makes me so sad. It also makes me nervous to think that I have six bottle of Meeker bubbling somewhere on a truck. I'm sure I will be made whole in some way, so this isn't a disaster, but unless wine woot is here to solve storage problems at wineries (while adding to mine) this doesn't make any sense.

jonahp wrote:I just received my Wellington Syrah order from the woot off and it is cooked. Both bottles leaked. When I check the shipping FAQ there is a reference to the wizardry of the shippers and I was instructed to just chill. I got a hot shipment last summer, but the wine showed no signs of damage. Wouldn't it be easier to just give us a box to check to hold shipments until the weather cools? Boiled wine makes me so sad. It also makes me nervous to think that I have six bottle of Meeker bubbling somewhere on a truck. I'm sure I will be made whole in some way, so this isn't a disaster, but unless wine woot is here to solve storage problems at wineries (while adding to mine) this doesn't make any sense.

Hiya, please contact service@woot.com

gcdyersb wrote:IMO, Malbec has become the new Shiraz. There are lots of wines in the $10 +/- $5 range that are overworked and underdeliver. A few $$$ higher there tend to be the oaky, extracted and slightly raisiny wines that meet the popular definition of 'riserva' juice.

I guess I don't blame Malbec itself, but rather the producers for pandering to the perceived market. One that's outside the mold is Bodega Weinert--it's very old school in style. I'd be fairly confident that the Malbec offered here also comes down to house style.

Maybe some of the folks who enjoyed the RbW cab can chime in on the style of that wine as it should prove similar to this wine.

Winedavid39 wrote:HI, sorry about this. We did have small batch of wines, due to a warehouse sort error, miss the cold truck and go straight ground. we think it's a small amount effected.

Meeker will not have the same trevails..

but for sure, contact service@woot for a replacement.

I sent an email to rma@woot. Should I resend to service@woot?

Thank you for the response.

jonahp wrote:I sent an email to rma@woot. Should I resend to service@woot?

Thank you for the response.

Yes. Service@woot.com.

jonahp wrote:I just received my Wellington Syrah order from the woot off and it is cooked. Both bottles leaked. When I check the shipping FAQ there is a reference to the wizardry of the shippers and I was instructed to just chill. I got a hot shipment last summer, but the wine showed no signs of damage. Wouldn't it be easier to just give us a box to check to hold shipments until the weather cools? Boiled wine makes me so sad. It also makes me nervous to think that I have six bottle of Meeker bubbling somewhere on a truck. I'm sure I will be made whole in some way, so this isn't a disaster, but unless wine woot is here to solve storage problems at wineries (while adding to mine) this doesn't make any sense.

It nots an option probably due to storage space, but I would contact service@woot.com for a replacement. If its the two bottles I am thinking of, then I shed a tear since they are both wonderful.

Winedavid39 wrote:HI, sorry about this. We did have small batch of wines, due to a warehouse sort error, miss the cold truck and go straight ground. we think it's a small amount effected.

Meeker will not have the same trevails..

but for sure, contact service@woot for a replacement.

How do we know if we were one of those in the small batch? My "stuff you bought" says my Wellington is awaiting shipping, but it just arrived. I don't have any bottle leakage, but I'd hate to have two cooked bottles on my hands.

Hi WOOT, (WineDavid)
Holding the wine for a few weeks sounds like a great idea if the wineries could wait for cooler weather. I am in Sacramento with a current hot spell over 100 and even being within a couple of hours of Napa, the possibilities of heat damaged are scary.

gcdyersb wrote:IMO, Malbec has become the new Shiraz. There are lots of wines in the $10 +/- $5 range that are overworked and underdeliver. A few $$$ higher there tend to be the oaky, extracted and slightly raisiny wines that meet the popular definition of 'riserva' juice.

I guess I don't blame Malbec itself, but rather the producers for pandering to the perceived market. One that's outside the mold is Bodega Weinert--it's very old school in style. I'd be fairly confident that the Malbec offered here also comes down to house style.

I am going to partially agree with you. Malbec is trending right now because it is relatively new to Washington. We have found that Malbec in Washington is as bold and full bodied as a Washington Cab. This RBW Malbec will not disappoint, I can assure you.

raisedbywolves wrote:I am going to partially agree with you. Malbec is trending right now because it is relatively new to Washington. We have found that Malbec in Washington is as bold and full bodied as a Washington Cab. This RBW Malbec will not disappoint, I can assure you.

How does this compare with Argentinian Malbecs? Does it have the same spicy notes?

I really like your Cab, the evolution of flavors during a mouthful is particularly enjoyable. Would you say this wine has a similar oakiness? What percentage of new oak did you use? Do you taste any vanilla coming through on this wine?

Thanks.

It has a touch of spice and a full body almost velvety mouth feel. 20% new oak.

mmccull wrote:How does this compare with Argentinian Malbecs? Does it have the same spicy notes?

I really like your Cab, the evolution of flavors during a mouthful is particularly enjoyable. Would you say this wine has a similar oakiness? What percentage of new oak did you use? Do you taste any vanilla coming through on this wine?

Thanks.

dah7m wrote:I know Malbec is a very hot grape, but so often it's flabby, oaky fruit to me.

I've heard wines referred to as "flabby" before, but don't really know what that means. Can you expand on this?

raisedbywolves wrote:It has a touch of spice and a full body almost velvety mouth feel. 20% new oak.

A couple years back I had the opportunity to taste the Malbec made by Spangler (umpqua), which was one of the best I have ever had. Are you familiar with that wine? Compare/contrast? I would have bought a case if they had let me. Alas, only for wine club...

I know it's a longshot, but worth a try.

Patrick does a nice job down there with Oregon Bordeaux varietals. Unfortunately, I haven't tried his Malbec.

trifecta wrote:A couple years back I had the opportunity to taste the Malbec made by Spangler (umpqua), which was one of the best I have ever had. Are you familiar with that wine? Compare/contrast? I would have bought a case if they had let me. Alas, only for wine club...

I know it's a longshot, but worth a try.

loreelu wrote:I've heard wines referred to as "flabby" before, but don't really know what that means. Can you expand on this?

Lacks structure or acidity. The wine has no bite, no oomph, no backbone.

I just received my Malbec last week and enjoyed both bottles on Saturday. YUM! I hope Winewoot runs it again. Auto buy!

I have yet to receive mine.
Should I be concerned or do wine purchases take long?