Opened this for my youngest daughter, who likes to taste Tannats as they aren’t too common on wine lists, etc. another high-altitude production from Argentina & while dense - it wasn’t overtly “chewy” like some Tannat? Could be the age, as it may have peaked 4-5yrs prior, but provided great, dark fruit - blackberry, red plum & deep fresh red/green pepper. Still stained my teeth, so far from a total waste :)
Opened this for my youngest daughter, who likes to taste Tannats as they aren’t too common on wine lists, etc. another high-altitude production from Argentina & while dense - it wasn’t overtly “chewy” like some Tannat? Could be the age, as it may have peaked 4-5yrs prior, but provided great, dark fruit - blackberry, red plum & deep fresh red/green pepper. Still stained my teeth, so far from a total waste :)
Feb 15th, 2021
Thick purply red. Plum and strawberry, cola and musty books on the nose. Almost oily mouthfeel. Thick smooth body, pleasant velvety tannins, I notice sweetness a hair more than acid, but they're very nicely balanced. Brown apricots, black currant, a bit of cranberry and dark cherry. The heavy dried brown apricot lingers appreciably. This is A) Rich, B) Well-made, and C) Different. Love it!!
Thick purply red. Plum and strawberry, cola and musty books on the nose. Almost oily mouthfeel. Thick smooth body, pleasant velvety tannins, I notice sweetness a hair more than acid, but they're very nicely balanced. Brown apricots, black currant, a bit of cranberry and dark cherry. The heavy dried brown apricot lingers appreciably. This is A) Rich, B) Well-made, and C) Different. Love it!!
Feb 8th, 2016
Cafayate, Salta, Northwestern Provinces, Argentina
