Part 3 of 4 of the Total Wine holiday world tour. This stop, Argentina, is where they grow grapes at higher elevations than anywhere else in the world. Being so high, the intensity of the sunlight available to the grape vines is of great interest to winemakers and academics. This vintage comes from the Mendoza Province which accounts for ~2/3 of all wine produced in Argentina. This bottle is a blend of Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. ~$18 | #totalwine #argentina #redblend
On the eyes: Magenta-violet with orange rim, opaque. Med stain, med legs. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Cherry and cedar with a hint of licorice candy. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol. Full body. Cherry cola, blackberry jam and with just enough toasty oak to keep you interested. Decant it for a bit before drinking!
Part 3 of 4 of the Total Wine holiday world tour. This stop, Argentina, is where they grow grapes at higher elevations than anywhere else in the world. Being so high, the intensity of the sunlight available to the grape vines is of great interest to winemakers and academics. This vintage comes from the Mendoza Province which accounts for ~2/3 of all wine produced in Argentina. This bottle is a blend of Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. ~$18 | #totalwine #argentina #redblend
On the eyes: Magenta-violet with orange rim, opaque. Med stain, med legs. No gas/floc.
On the nose: Cherry and cedar with a hint of licorice candy. Med alcohol.
On the tongue: Med+ tannin, med acid, med+ alcohol. Full body. Cherry cola, blackberry jam and with just enough toasty oak to keep you interested. Decant it for a bit before drinking!
Dec 23rd, 2015
Excellent Malbec, Cabernet, Syrah blend...
Excellent Malbec, Cabernet, Syrah blend...
Oct 16th, 2015
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
