Tierra Divina Terra Rosa Malbec 2012

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    Tierra Divina Terra Rosa Malbec 2012 Front Label
    Tierra Divina Terra Rosa Malbec 2012 Front Label

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    Varietal

    Region

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    Vintage
    2012

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    14.5%

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    Winemaker Notes

    The 2012 Terra Rosa is likely the most immediately drinkable and attractive Malbec Terra Rosa has ever produced. What was it about the 2012 vintage in Mendoza that gives the wine a softer and deeper mouth feel and allows it to be enjoyed without further ageing? The vintage was devoid of temperature and climactic extremes. Perhaps these moderate growing conditions promoted a full ripeness and balance without excess acid, tannin, or alcohol. Its color is even more intense than usual, with a nearly opaque dark violet rim that reaches out to the edge of the wine glass. The nose is full with ripe almost sweet blackberry fruit tones that are tempered by that "stony" quality one finds in the high altitude and rocky vineyards of the Valle de Uco. Not surprisingly, the mouth is complex and rich, with just enough tannins to cut through the fruit and ensure that the richness does not become too much of a good thing. Many current malbecs seem to begin and end with fruit, which makes drinking them boring and eventually tiring. A good wine needs to challenge the drinker to keep him interested.

    The 2012 Terra Rosa, with its fine balance of fruit, acid, and tannin invites a second glass, and in my case, a third glass. Salut!! The photo shows what makes the high altitude soils of the southern Valle de Uco so special. A meter of sandy loam is underlain by a deep stratum of alluvial stones and rocks that have been washed down from the slopes of the Andes over the millennia. These sparse and well-drained soils provide the intensity and minerality that a good Malbec displays.

    Pair with pizza, pastas, and simply grilled meats

    Blend: 100% Malbec

    Tierra Divina

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    Tierra Divina, California
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    Tierra Divina is owned by Patrick Campbell, the founder and former owner of Laurel Glen. Known for its elegance and age-worthiness, Laurel Glen is a Sonoma Mountain cabernet that has been acclaimed as far back as the early 1980s. In the mid 90s, decided to Patrick to purchase grapes from the North Coast and make Terra Rosa, designed to be a reasonably-priced alternative to costly cabernets in the market. REDS, an old-vine blend followed suit. With its catch-phrase "A Wine for the People," REDS developed a cult following for its creative marketing which positioned it as an everyday, easy-drinking wine. In the later 90s, Patrick discovered vineyards in Chile that were not being utilized to their full potential; and by 1997 he had moved the entire Terra Rosa line to Mendoza where hebecame the first North American producer to make wine in Argentina.

    Patrick majored in English, got a masters degree in Theology at Harvard then played viola in several orchestras in Sonoma County (more recently, he has seen the light and now performs bluegrass on the fidlde). While studying Buddhism and living at the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center, he found his calling in viticulture. A self-proclaimed "vineyard guy," Patrick oversees the farming of every Tierra Divina vineyard in Lodi and Argentina. He believes that great wines start in heritage (aka old-vine) vineyards. Heritage vines' complex root structures spread broadly to collect all the micro-elements the soil can provide and they naturally produce lower yields, lending higher-concentrations of flavor in the wines. Starting with a great vineyard then focusing on proper management minimizes the need for "fixing" or manipulating in the winery. Tierra Divina wines are honest and vineyard-specific wines that exhibit integrity and depth.

    These days, Tierra Divina vineyards are found exclusively in Lodi, the "Zinfandel Capital of the World," and Mendoza, Argentina where malbecs are the acclaimed varietal. REDS, an old-vine zinfandel blend and ZaZin, are known for being balanced, elegant wines in contrast to many highly-extracted, over-the-top Lodi zins. Terra Rosa, Tierra Divina and Vale la Pena are vineyard-specific, varietally-correct, 100% malbecs. They tend to be less oaky and more balanced than their Mendoza counterparts. Patrick flies to Argentina 5 to 6 times per year to sustainably farm the heritage vineyards in the foothills of the Andes mountains. He makes the wine in Argentina, then ships it up in containers where he barrel-ages and bottles it in Sonoma County.

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    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.

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    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.

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