Winemaker Notes
Finca el Origen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, a continental Cabernet Sauvignon, stands out for its intense ruby color and a fruity aromatic profile where notes of cassis, violentes and traces of black pepper, red bell pepper and fresh mint are prominent. The 12 months in barrels provide this wine with tobacco and chocolate aromas. It is an elegant and juicy wine, with soft tannins, good structure and exquisite acidity.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of wild berries, dark cherries, plums, cedar and earth. Full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy and juicy with vibrant cherry and berry notes. Delicious, fresh finish.
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Decanter
Gorgeous, floral nose of violet, blackberry, cassis and sweet smoke, perfumed palate of spice, pepper, black tea and dried herb.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
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.