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Argentina
There are 632 vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. Maybe more by the time you finish reading
this. That’s how fast Mendoza’s wine scene is growing. Prices begin at a mere $5,000 an acre,
compared to hundreds of thousands in Napa, so all the big names have made or
are making significant investments here. Kendall Jackson has a facility, so does Moet
et Chandon. Many other big names have invested here as well and boutique hotels
and restaurants and cafes serving the best in Argentine food and wine are
popping up all the time.
Here are some of the best Vineyards in Mendoza:
Trapiche
(Nueva Mayorga FN, Maipú, Mendoza; 54-261/497-2388).
Catena Zapata the forefather of Mendoza’s modern resurrection and one of the
most exciting vineyards!
Escorihuela winery (1188 Belgrano, Mendoza; 54-261/424-2282).
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Wine Spectator rating of 92. Excellent complexity and the wine feels very fine and energetic in the mouth with juicy acids and superbly polished tannins driving the wonderful berried fruit with a nuance of juniper spice. Finishes long.
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Wine Spectator rating of 91. 2007 Achaval Ferrer "Quimera" Malbec/Cab/Merlot Mendoza. Produced from 70 year old vines in the Medrano district of Mendoza, vines which yield a tiny 1 lb of fruit per plant, the newest release of Quimera.
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and winey, delivering anise, plum sauce and mulled currant fruit carried by a dark graphite note. The long finish stretches out as this airs in the glass, with enough racy fruit to offset the slight raisined hint. Drink now
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Dark and winey, delivering anise, plum sauce and mulled currant fruit carried by a dark graphite note. The long finish stretches out as this airs in the glass, with enough racy fruit to offset the slight raisined hint. Drink now
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Wine Spectator rating 90. Round and fleshy, with enticing spice, blueberry, fig and boysenberry flavors backed by hints of fruitcake and melted licorice. Stays fresh and vivid on the finish, with a lingering mocha hint.
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Alamos Malbec presents a dark purple color with violet highlights. The nose offers bright black cherry aromas with light floral notes and a touch of toast. The mouth feel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit flavors.
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Wine Spectator rating 90. Round and fleshy, with enticing spice, blueberry, fig and boysenberry flavors backed by hints of fruitcake and melted licorice. Stays fresh and vivid on the finish, with a lingering mocha hint.
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MSRP: $18.00
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WA 91 Points. Bright violet-like red color. Intense nose with aromas of red fruit, particularly plums, and with vanilla notes and subtle coffee touches resulting from its storage in oak.
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Wine Spectator Smart Buy in the Advance Issue April 30, 2011. Rich and polished, with alluring fig, mocha, boysenberry, ganache and sweet spice notes that glide along creamy tannins and through the long, velvety finish.
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Wine Spectator rating of 91. Top 100, 2011 A rich red, with ripe layers of linzer torte, plum pudding and fig paste flavors backed by layers of mesquite, olive paste and grilled herbs. Grippy tannins add weight to the long, vibrant finish.
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MSRP: $125.00
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Ambitious, with lots of muscular, very toasty fig, blueberry, black currant and boysenberry flavors wound together by bittersweet cocoa and fruitcake notes. The long, powerful finish will need some time to stretch out fully. Wine Spectator rating 95.
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Wine Enthusiast -- 89 pts.
Smooth, tropical and melony, with an easygoing palate that comfortably houses green melon, lime, grapefruit and other tropical fruit flavors...
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Wine Advocate 90 points. Wine Spectator 88 points. The 2008 Tempranillo (50%)-Malbec (50%) has an intriguing bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, violets, and ground coffee.
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Urban Uco Sauvignon Blanc is soft yellow-green in color with an aromatic nose of citrus, tropical fruits, apples, and floral notes. Light-medium in body with bright acidity and a rich mouthfeel, the wine offers flavors of grapefruit, and passion fruit.
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This blend is of 50% Malbec; 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot. It offers an impressive bouquet of pain grille, mineral, scorched earth, black-currant and blackberry liqueur. Full bodied, dense and brooding, the wine has gobs of flavors, ripe tannins.
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This blend is of 50% Malbec; 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot. It offers an impressive bouquet of pain grille, mineral, scorched earth, black-currant and blackberry liqueur. Full bodied, dense and brooding, the wine has gobs of flavors, ripe tannins.
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Aged in French and American oak barrels for 15 months. Intense red color with purple tones. Pepper, spice and red fruit aromas on the nose. Well balanced, ripe and harmonious. Full bodied and a great structure.
Wine Spectator -- 81 pts.
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Intense aromas of tropical fruits, delicate citrus and floral notes. Well balanced, harmonious and elegant Fresh and long finish.
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Malbec's origins as a blending grape and the core of the sometimes rustic wines of Cahors are quickly becoming forgotten as the grape becomes solidly associated with Argentina.
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Spicy aromas, coffee and cinnamon notes. Delicate and well balanced. Good concentration, ample in the mouth, elegant flavors, harmonious and a long finish. Wine Advocate (Aug. 09), 90 pts
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Spicy aromas, coffee and cinnamon notes. Delicate and well balanced. Good concentration, ample in the mouth, elegant flavors, harmonious and a long finish. Wine Advocate (Aug. 09), 90 pts
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A blend of 50% malbec, 30% cabernet sauvignon and 10% each merlot and syrah. Delicate strawberry, blackberry aromas interwined with chocolate, tobacco, dulce de leche and vanilla nuances.
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Conquista Malbec is bright and fruity with plum, spice and red fruit aromas. It is full bodied with good acidity and layers of blackberries and blueberries, hints of mocha and spice on the lingering finish.
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The color is a light ruby, clear and bright. It is not a rose, but not a syrah, either. The nose is semi-crisp and medium bodied. There are hints of oak (primarily), grapes, nuts, and leather. There is a faint hint of chocolate.
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MSRP: $18.00
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The Crios de Susana Balbo label has rapidly become synonymous with great value. Susana Balbo is also widely credited with developing the modern style of Torrontes; hers remains the benchmark." -Wine Advocate Robert Parker & Wine Spectator ratings 90.
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Intense, dark ruby color with enticing aromas of ripe, black plums and black currants. The ripe, vibrant tannins give the wine beautiful structure and an amazingly long finish. This is a big wine for just a little money. Robert Parker rating of 90.
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It is purple-colored with a classy nose of cigar box, cassis, black currant, and violets. Medium-to full bodied, it has excellent depth, savory flavors, ripe tannin for balance, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. 90 Points The Wine Advocate
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MSRP: $11.00
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Rich, full-bodied with notes of black currants, cherries and toasty oak. This is a concentrated wine with soft tannins and a long, smooth finish.
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Fruity and floral on the nose and rich but not heavy on the palate. Wonderful tropical fruit flavors are balanced by just a touch of French oak to round out the finish.
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Fruity and floral on the nose and rich but not heavy on the palate. Wonderful tropical fruit flavors are balanced by just a touch of French oak to round out the finish.
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