Winemaker Notes
This is complex and balanced wine of a deep violet color. It has very spicy and floral notes, combined with aromas of red fruit. In the mouth, it has a long and highly persistent finish due to its tannins. A very elegant and well structured blend.
Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec, 5% Casavecchia
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Nuanced notes of white pepper, paprika, agave and red berries on the nose. A hint of tobacco and tapenade. Medium-bodied on the palate, with chalky tannins and a linear, elegant finish. Long and subtle. I’d rate it even higher were there more depth on the palate. Delicious now, but can hold.
Cabernet Franc, a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, is the subtler and more delicate of the Cabernets. Today Cabernet Franc produces outstanding single varietal wines across the wine-producing world. Somm Secret—One of California's best-kept secrets is the Happy Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara. Here Cabernet Franc shines as a single varietal wine or in blends, expressing sumptuous fruit, savory aromas and polished tannins.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.