Winemaker Notes
This wine of notable pedigree originates from a unique vineyard in the highly regarded area of Barrancas, Mendoza. This area features extremely stony soil and the terroir yields wines with a greater concentration of fruit. The result is this exclusive blend of Cabernet and Malbec which is made with great care, has great distinction and exceptional potential.
This wine pairs well with lamb, venison, steak, and other red meats.
Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec
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Made with 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec sourced from vineyards near the Mendoza River, this blend was aged for 18 months in oak barrels. There is an inviting mix of strawberries and herbs in the bouquet. Strawberries reappear on the round palate, alongside notes of raspberry, blackberry, green bell pepper and meat that linger long into the finish.
One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.
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.