Winemaker Notes
Bright ruby red with violets hues. Intense aromas of violets and fresh cherries mix with notes of lush blackberry, chocolate flavors and black pepper creating a very attractive bouquet. The palate is saturated and balanced by great natural acidity, oak aged and a smooth and silky finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Jammy blueberry and cassis aromas are sturdy but not flamboyant. This chunky, full-bodied cheek grabber deals flavors of roasted berry, savory plum and spice. That same roasted character carries onto the finish.
Best Buy
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.
The Aconcagua River runs east from the charming costal town of Valparaiso and bisects the land creating the valley after which it was named. While alluvial soils predominate the Aconcagua Valey along its river throughout, its east-west flow creates drastically different conditions on each of its ends. Its western, seaside vineyards, with clay and stony soils upon gently rolling hills, produce cool-climate varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Its inner region is one of Chile’s hottest and produces some of its best red wines. Panquehue in the inner Aconcagua is the site of Chile’s first Syrah vines, planted in 1993.