Winemaker Notes
Blend:90% Malbec, 5% Merlot, 5% Tannat
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Dusty black fruit and spice on the nose; lovely black fruits on the palate, earthy and deep. Intense, vivid drench of pure fruits, touch of liquorice, fine tannins, and good length. Fresh, enticing and lovely.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Medium to dark ruby color; ripe black fruit and almost black licorice aroma, quite pleasing, medium depth; medium bodied, perky on the palate; dry, medium acidity, nice balance; pleasing ripe red fruit flavors, crisp and bright aftertaste.
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.
Within the Southwest of France, this is the one region outside of Argentina that is today almost exclusively dependent on Malbec. Locally the variety is called Cot, and makes a dense, earthy and black fruit dominant red wine. Both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean both have a strong influence on the climate of this region.