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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).
MSRP: $30.00
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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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MSRP: $60.00
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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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MSRP: $15.00
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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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MSRP: $20.00
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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: $240.00
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Bright red with purple tones, balanced texture with rounded tanines, cassis, plump and cherry blended with floral notes from violets.
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MSRP: $25.00
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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: $140.00
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"The 2008 Adrianna Vineyard Malbec also spent 18 months in 100% new French barriques. It is a similar purple/black in color, with an expressive bouquet of sandalwood, exotic spices, incense, mineral, black cherry, and black raspberry.
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MSRP: $140.00
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97 Points The Wine Advocate. "The 2008 Argentino Malbec is a blend of 65% Adrianna and 35% Nicasia fruit. It, too, spent 24 months in 100% new French oak. The Argentino offers a similar aromatic and flavor profile.
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MSRP: $140.00
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98 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2011. The 2008 Nicolas Catena Zapata is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
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MSRP: $130.00
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95 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The Catena Zapata icons begin with the 2008 Nicasia Vineyard Malbec, which spent 18 months in 100% new French barriques. A glass-coating opaque purple/black...
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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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MSRP: $17.00
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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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MSRP: $120.00
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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.
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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.
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MSRP: $28.00
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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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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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MSRP: $45.00
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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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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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MSRP: $18.00
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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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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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Full-bodied, easy to drink example of what Argentinean wine making is best known for. The wine has typical Malbec characteristics of berries and plums, mingling with a hint of warm spice flavors.
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Color: Pale straw, bright and clear, with silver hues. Aroma: Aromatic and fresh, with white flowers and citrus. Palate: Refreshing and balanced, with citrus notes and a crisp finish. Food Pairing: White fish, sea food, Asian cuisine or as an aperitif.
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MSRP: $22.00
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Wine Spectator score of 91 points. Ripe and flashy, with a showy layer of mocha leading the way for spice cake, raspberry and boysenberry fruit flavors laid over a lush, creamy finish. Dense but lithe, with the fruit echoing through the finish.
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Great Cabernet suavignon, full with plengoodfellas good fruit; a surprisingly powerful wine at a low price point. Enjoy with powerful foods and wired meats.
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