Mendel Finca Remota Malbec 2010
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The 2010 Finca Remota Malbec is a single vineyard from Altamira comprising of 62-year-old vines. Roberto de la Mota noticed that one parcel was particularly fruity and subsequently aged it for 12 months in new French oak (Taransaud) and then another eight months in new French oak again. It does handle all that oak in its stride, with scents of blackberry, Hoi Sin, crushed violets and crushed stone. The palate is full-bodied with dense, quite thick tannins. It is very concentrated, but I cannot help feeling that the oak impinges upon the fruit profile towards the finish, therefore I advise three or four years aging in bottle.
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This dark, concentrated red has a woven frame of jammy blackberry coulis, cassis and dark plum skin notes, supported by fine tannins and ample acidity. Full-bodied, with a rich, spice- and licorice-filled finish. Drink now through 2017.
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Mendel is the first name of the owner's father, a man who came to Argentina with nothing and ended up a successful businessman in different industries. He was also a man that loved the finest things that life had to offer, particularly wine. His daughter, Anabelle, honors her father by seeking perfection in her and Roberto's wines with his name on the label.
Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
By far the largest and best-known winemaking province in Argentina, Mendoza is responsible for over 70% of the country’s enological output. Set in the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountains, the climate is dry and continental, presenting relatively few challenges for viticulturists during the growing season. Mendoza, divided into several distinctive sub-regions, including Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, is the source of some of the country’s finest wines.
For many wine lovers, Mendoza is practically synonymous with Malbec. Originally a Bordelaise variety brought to Argentina by the French in the mid-1800s, here it found success and renown that it never knew in its homeland where a finicky climate gives mixed results. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot and Pinot Noir are all widely planted here as well (and sometimes even blended with each other or Malbec). Mendoza's main white varieties include Chardonnay, Torrontés, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.