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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.
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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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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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This special edition vertical pack contains the 2009, 2010 and 2011 vintages of Nicolás Catena Zapata and a collector’s booklet of wine tasting notes, acclaim highlights and stunning vineyard images.
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RP 96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2013 Nicolás Catena Zapata is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Malbec from the La Pirámide, Adrianna and Nicasia vineyards. It is perfectly clean and focused, a noticeable improvement over the 2012.
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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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An intense purple 100% Malbec. Big berry aromas, soft, silky mouth feel and balanced flavors of plum and cherries. A definite keeper!
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Greenish-yellow color, subtle citrus aromas with floral edges. The palate has a good attack, balanced acidity and a long finish.
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Greenish-yellow color, floral aromas of peach and apricot.
On the palate it is complex and unctuous, with a long finish that continues the floral notes. Perfect to accompany spicy dishes, fish, and Asian food, especially sushi.
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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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Two very different varietals have come together to create a wine with the elegance and fresh fruit of a Malbec, and the tannic structure that you would expect from a South American Cabernet Franc. With a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, just for good measure.
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The palate is elegant, with a strong tannic structure and acidity. Quiet Book is the result of the search for a full wine, which accompanies wood aromas of the grape, and the passage of time has to improve.
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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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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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