Balanced, fresh, structure.

This Cabernet is made from vines planted in at 1700MASL in the Calchaqui Valley in Salta's Cafayate, and from plantings at 2000MASL in Chanar Punco, Catamarca; regions known for high sun exposure, low humidity and broad thermal amplitude. Black current aromas are woven with red currents, clove, cinnamon, star anise, dark chocolate, woodsy cedar notes, dried bay leaf and a hint of cigar. It's fresh with lovely balance and structure. Red fruit dominates the palate supported by tobacco, spice, leather and carob flavours.
Pair with hard cheeses, BBQ, heart soups and roasts.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 18th, 2022

Extracted, toasted youthful.

This Malbec is made from vines planted in at 1700MASL in the Calchaqui Valley in Salta's Cafayate, and from plantings at 2000MASL in Chanar Punco, Catamarca; regions known for high sun exposure, low humidity and broad thermal amplitude. 25% is French barrel aged and the rest aged in stainless steel for 12 months.
Expect toasted oak and red berries, espresso and roasted nuts, bacon fat, tasted spices and dried herbal aromas. It's an extracted wine with dark mocha and tobacco, toasted herbs and spice flavours. Still tight and youthful.
Pair with hard cheeses, BBQ, heart soups and roasts.
©copyright 2023 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 12th, 2023

Mature, fresh, savoury.

This mature Cabernet is made from vines planted in 1960 at Finca La Urquiza at 1700MASL in the Calchaqui Valley in Salta's Cafayate, a region known for its high sun exposure, low humidity and broad thermal amplitude. It was aged in French oak for 15 months prior to bottling and six months in bottle post.
Smoked red plums, ribena, menthol, baking spices, molasses, soy sauce and dried herbal aromas are expressed on the nose. The palate mimics the nose, it has good freshness still and savoury and umami flavours develop in the mouth; toasted spice, dried fruits, cigarbox, herbs and espresso flavours trail across the palate.
Drink now.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 8th, 2021

Elegant, harmonious, fragrant.

This mature Tannat is made from vines in the Finca Las Mercedes (plot 28) vineyard 1700MASL in the Calchaqui Valley in Salta's Cafayate, a region known for its high sun exposure, low humidity and broad thermal amplitude. It was aged in French oak for 15 months prior to bottling and six months in bottle post.
Black raspberry, violets and roses, cedar chips, sweet spices and dark chocolate aromas lead to a supple palate boasting sweet fruit, spice, earth, cocoa and tobacco flavours. Seductive yet powerful, with impressive levity, harmony and persistence.
Outstanding example of Tannat at high altitudes.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - April 8th, 2021