Cruz Alta
Reserve Mendoza Bonarda
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Never had this grape before. It definitely has plum on the nose. Very fruit forward at first then a little more tannic and oaky after a short decant (because I couldn’t wait) but still very fruity! Very smooth going down. Can’t wait to pair with dinner.
Never had this grape before. It definitely has plum on the nose. Very fruit forward at first then a little more tannic and oaky after a short decant (because I couldn’t wait) but still very fruity! Very smooth going down. Can’t wait to pair with dinner.
Jan 9th, 2021
Dark, glass-clinging red purple with magenta highlights. Brambly red fruit on the abundant, slightly hot nose. Medium full palate of brambly red plum. Medium plus tannins and juicy, medium plus acidity. Once Argentina’s most widely planted grape, this Bonarda makes for a good, dark alternative to Malbec for fans of Mendoza. Just enough fruit and dark earthiness to make a wonderfully food-friendly red for the dinner table or backyard grill. Drink now through 2023.
Dark, glass-clinging red purple with magenta highlights. Brambly red fruit on the abundant, slightly hot nose. Medium full palate of brambly red plum. Medium plus tannins and juicy, medium plus acidity. Once Argentina’s most widely planted grape, this Bonarda makes for a good, dark alternative to Malbec for fans of Mendoza. Just enough fruit and dark earthiness to make a wonderfully food-friendly red for the dinner table or backyard grill. Drink now through 2023.
Nov 5th, 2020Started strong with medium acidity, some tannin, and prominent minerality. However, it turned pretty quickly upon opening and became pretty flimsy. :/
Started strong with medium acidity, some tannin, and prominent minerality. However, it turned pretty quickly upon opening and became pretty flimsy. :/
Jun 29th, 2016Wonderful light Prosecco like wine. Nose like champagne with hints of mushroom and truffle. Flavor is light and refreshing. Not too sweet. Wonderful well balanced wine.
Wonderful light Prosecco like wine. Nose like champagne with hints of mushroom and truffle. Flavor is light and refreshing. Not too sweet. Wonderful well balanced wine.
Jun 11th, 2023About $14 at Total Wine. Good value. Nice body.
About $14 at Total Wine. Good value. Nice body.
Sep 7th, 2021
Raspberry, cooked red cherry, spice, oaky.
Raspberry, cooked red cherry, spice, oaky.
May 2nd, 2020
Pretty flat with zero body. Pretty acidic. Not very good
Pretty flat with zero body. Pretty acidic. Not very good
Nov 22nd, 2018
Not bad, not a deep red but paired well with pork.
Not bad, not a deep red but paired well with pork.
Nov 27th, 2017
Great body and taste with a strong aroma of cinnamon. Very unique and tasty.
Great body and taste with a strong aroma of cinnamon. Very unique and tasty.
Oct 23rd, 2017