Winemaker Notes
Deep red color with violet tones. Aromas of plum, blueberries, and hints of flowers and menthol. On the palate the wine is concentrated, balanced, juicy, pure with a long finish.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Made from 100% Valle de Uco grapes, this affordable wine offers generous, spicy flavors and a slightly chewy texture of moderate tannins. The aromas are packed with cumin, black pepper and coriander and the flavors reveal blackberries, thyme and violets. Balanced, fun and and easy to drink now.
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Tasting Panel
Sourced from vineyards in the Valle de Uco and Luján de Cuyo appella-tions, this wine is juicy, ripe, and ready. Black cherry, violets, and rhubarb flow seamlessly across the palate. The fruit is fresh and vibrant, with brightening acidity.
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Wine Spectator
A quaffable youngster, with an herbal and brambly edge to the plush and juicy berry melange flavors. A slight twinge of graphite checks in on the finish around smooth tannins. Drink now. 40,180 cases made.
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.