Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
E x p e n s i v e O a k
E x p e n s i v e O a k
Aug 31st, 2020
Suggested by the Sommellier; acceptable.
Suggested by the Sommellier; acceptable.
Aug 24th, 2018
On the nose, ripe, ruby fruits of; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries and raspberries on the edges. Black licorice, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, vanilla, some clove, dark rich soils, suede leather, dark fruit cola, light crushed rocks, nice spice and dark deep violets.
On the palate, the body is lush & full. The tannins are firm, meaty, tarry and sticky. Ruby, ripe; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, cherries & strawberries as it opens up with raspberries on the edges. Black licorice, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, vanilla, some clove, dark rich soils, suede leather, dark fruit cola, light crushed rocks, heavy grippy dark minerals, nice dark spice and dark deep violets. The round acidity is beautiful. The rich, ruby ripe, lush, elegant finish is divine.
Photos of, Bodega Terrazas de Los Andes. All new French oak barrels waiting for the 2018 vintage. Landscaping around the courtyard and their shinny inverted cone shaped stainless steel tanks.
On the nose, ripe, ruby fruits of; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries and raspberries on the edges. Black licorice, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, vanilla, some clove, dark rich soils, suede leather, dark fruit cola, light crushed rocks, nice spice and dark deep violets.
On the palate, the body is lush & full. The tannins are firm, meaty, tarry and sticky. Ruby, ripe; dark cherries, black raspberries, blackberries, cherries & strawberries as it opens up with raspberries on the edges. Black licorice, sweet tarry notes, cinnamon, vanilla, some clove, dark rich soils, suede leather, dark fruit cola, light crushed rocks, heavy grippy dark minerals, nice dark spice and dark deep violets. The round acidity is beautiful. The rich, ruby ripe, lush, elegant finish is divine.
Photos of, Bodega Terrazas de Los Andes. All new French oak barrels waiting for the 2018 vintage. Landscaping around the courtyard and their shinny inverted cone shaped stainless steel tanks.
2012 Vintage is the best vintage by far of this wine. Huge finish to this wine with lots of fruit, if I tasted blind I would have guessed a Napa Cab
2012 Vintage is the best vintage by far of this wine. Huge finish to this wine with lots of fruit, if I tasted blind I would have guessed a Napa Cab
Jan 22nd, 2017
Delicious now. Wonder what it’ll taste like in a year or...five.
Delicious now. Wonder what it’ll taste like in a year or...five.
Jan 14th, 2018
Solid wine. Nice structure and tannins. $55
Solid wine. Nice structure and tannins. $55
Dec 14th, 2016
Loved it! Persistent tannins. Great with a steak....
Loved it! Persistent tannins. Great with a steak....
Jun 5th, 2015
John had this 9 years ago
John had this 9 years ago
Aug 28th, 2015
