The most noticeable unique characteristic of the TRIBU Malbec has to be the pronounced pepperiness all the way through from nose to finish. This peppery quality is rather pleasant; I just wish it didn't overshadow the rest of its characteristics.

And perhaps that spice is trying to compensate for something this wine lacks. it's difficult to actually pinpoint what it is missing. I can only use words like "thin" and "hollow" to describe that missing aspect. I do feel that whatever this wine is missing (and it is missing something), it's akin to forgetting to add salt when cooking food, which has the purpose of bringing out and enhancing the flavors.
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Not a bad wine for the cheap price of under 10$. Its berries don't predominate but they are there. You feel an initial sweetness that is smooth, then the sting of alcohol comes through,  but none of this is new or unique. What does make this wine stand out a little better is its more unique finish, which reminds me of that mineral-like and bitter aftertaste a grapefruit might hold. Not the flavour of grapefruit, just the bitter aftertaste you get with it. 

After reading an article on the company's marketing of this wine - the use of the word "smooth" which is really classing up the term "sweet" and seeing the target consumer group they are going for -  I understand this wine a bit more. They are going for that young wine consumer group which this wine would fit perfect for indeed. It has a sweetness that draws the youth in, the higher alcohol by volume that all young drinkers want to see, and its gulpable, juicy and fruity enough to captivate its youthful audience. 

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A decent wine. It holds dark berry flavours but what shines through is the big kick in the alcohol and spicy heat department. I wouldn't mind this wine for the right meal, something juicy and high in protein or fat with a bold flavour. The next year's vintage apparently has less alcohol which might make it more balanced if it keeps the rest of its attributes. I will have to try it out some time and compare.

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Bottom of the Bottle:

I will say this many times: I would not hesitate to enjoy this with ANY tomato based cuisine! Beauty in a bottle. It has the most delightfully delicate aromas and flavours and I cannot get over the fantastic after-taste which gives off this spicy yet refreshingly cool sensation that lingers for the long run. It MUST be enjoyed with the right cuisine to reach its full potential though. on its own the tannins can come across a bit harsh and overbearing. Also do not make the mistake of drinking this next to an equally bitter piece of chocolate. It doesn't fare well. Look to your Italian based cuisine to match this Italian based wine. Tomato sauce is an essential alongside this bottle. Get the dish right and this wine has immense potential. 

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What I constantly come back to with every sip...actually every gulp, is that this would make a great starter, or universally appeasing, red wine. You know, that type of red wine you pick up when you are not sure if the person or people you are picking it up to share with even like red wine or wine in general. Its quite low on the tannin side, moderate on the acids, nice sturdy alcohol content, sweet but not overly so, good berries with familiar chocolate and cola flavours. It's whole-heartedly gulpable; and while its character is not all that unique, while nothing about it stands out with a bang, everything about it comes together cohesively in a beautiful combination of flavours which speak to a familiar side, making it enjoyable, especially for those new to wine.


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BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE:
Quite definitely a rich luxurious tasting wine. This is a wine i would bring to a dinner where I want to make an impression. Especially if larger amounts are needed since I could only find it in 1500mL bottles. This baby is balanced and silky soft but quite noticeable in tannins. If the astringing dry bitter pucker of tannins isn't your thing, this might be the wrong match for you. However, with food the tannins tone down a bit more and come out quite balanced. I would definitely recommend this wine to those who enjoy a medium body red with higher tannins and those dark bitter chocolate and coffee hints along with sweetness, but sweetness that plays a supporting role to the bitter highlights. This pretty much goes well with anything charred by flame in my mind. I think it would also fit the bill for sweet fruity and chocolate desserts as well as strong firm cheese.

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BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (BOTTOM LINE):

The color is deep and rich making its appearance of seductive quality. If you would like a heartier "stewed" or "baked" flavor quality to your berry flavors then try this wine out. Its a bit heavy on the berries due to the stewed quality so its difficult to pick out other aromas and flavors but after some time getting to known the wine, you might be able to see some depth to its character. Its got a good alcohol content and the higher alcohol, tannins and acidity seem to balance well in my opinion. It might be a decent inexpensive example of a wine with good balance and complexity. It would seem better appreciated on colder days or night time and with meals to match its heartiness.

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THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (BOTTOM LINE): 
  
Medium to full bodied, sweet but not too sweet, medium tannins and acidity so you aren't overwhelmed by a bitter taste or mouth-drying aspect. There is currant tart followed by berry power, hints of spicy pepper and the alcohol warmth on the aftertaste. Great with a peppery steak.

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