Mature, savoury, salty
La Riojoana is a co-operative that makes multiple labels available in our market including Raza, and the fair trade Timilmuqui. This colourful wine is made from Malbec and Syrah and is also organic and fair trade.
Because of it's age, I suggest drinking now if you do pick this one up.
Prunes and dried cherries, molasses and leather, pipe tobacco and white pepper aromas are echoed on the palate along with dusty cocoa and salted licorice. I like the complimentary blend here, and would be interested in tasting it when it was young and fresh.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 12th, 2021

Fresh, savoury, salty
Named for Raza Polo, a special Argentine pony breed this reserve Malbec suggests wild cherries and blackberries, roasted coffee beans and wild herbs along faint vanilla notes. The Salted licorice lines the palate. It is angular with s medium-length bittersweet cocoa finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 8th, 2021

Organic, free-trade, energy.
Tilimuqui (tili-moo-key) is a small isolated village where many families and workers of La Riojana co-operative live. The community benefits from fair trade projects, which help improve living conditions and change lives for the better.
This is an organic Malbec made from 30 year old vines, which offers sweet aromas of vanilla, licorice, violets and wild red berries along with baking spices. It has energy and freshness, the palate is straightforward with savoury herbs and bittersweet cocoa, leather and tobacco flavours.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Parmesan & Rosemary
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 10th, 2021