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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 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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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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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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Wine Spectator rating 91 points #69 Top 100 2009. 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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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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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 94.
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WS 92pts. - WA (90-92)pts. - Wine Spectator #32 TOP 100 2009 List. Quite ripe, with nearly exotic plum sauce, braised fig and crushed blueberry notes rolled together, while spice, mocha and incense hints help stretch out the juicy, dense finish.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Crisp with a refreshing aroma combining sweet citrus and spicy chives. Notes of grapefruit and peaches on the palate are accented by a hint of mineral to make for a balanced, long finish.
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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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Wine Advocate Review Rated 93. The purple/black 2007 Luca Malbec was sourced from a 43-year-old ungrafted vineyard and aged for 12 months in 60% French oak before bottling without fining or filtration.
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It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years.
Alberto Antonini (think Altos Las Hormigas) is a consultant at Maipe which in and of itself is an indicator that the winery is focused on quality." 90 points Wine Advocate
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It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years.
Alberto Antonini (think Altos Las Hormigas) is a consultant at Maipe which in and of itself is an indicator that the winery is focused on quality." 90 points Wine Advocate
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It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years.
Alberto Antonini (think Altos Las Hormigas) is a consultant at Maipe which in and of itself is an indicator that the winery is focused on quality." 90 points Wine Advocate
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100% Torrontes. Manual harvest. 7 day maceration with selected yeasts at 8-10C; fermentation with selected yeasts at 12-14C Spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple, green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals.
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This carefully crafted Malbec from San Carlos, Valle de Uco encapsulates the vibrancy and soul of Argentinean life. Obvio´s Malbec excites the eye with its deep violet tones and tangoes on the palate with an array of red and black fruits.
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This carefully crafted Malbec from San Carlos, Valle de Uco encapsulates the vibrancy and soul of Argentinean life. Obvio´s Malbec excites the eye with its deep violet tones and tangoes on the palate with an array of red and black fruits.
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Santa Julia malbec, made by the irrepressible Jose Zuccardi of the Familia Zuccardi winery, is an excellent introduction to this Argentine specialty. Its bouquet of plums and dark berries introduces flavors that resemble ripe red fruits.
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Robert Parker rating of 94 to 96 points. The 2005 Cheval des Andes is made up of 60% Malbec, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 7% Petit Verdot. An excellent example of a Bordeaux style wine from one of the best wine growing regions in the world.
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Nicely balanced on the nose with apple, soft wood spice, sandy earth and light smoke tones. On the palate this is big and really fruit driven with a bit of butteriness up front but gets tense and lean on the back end with great purity. Rich Chardonnay.
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Wine Advocate rating of 92. The 2007 Patriota is a blend of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec aged in 70% French oak (40% new) and 30% second use American oak.
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Wine Advocate rating of 92. The 2008 Patriota is a blend of 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec aged in 70% French oak (40% new) and 30% second use American oak.
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