Mendoza is by far the largest and most prolific wine region in all of Argentina. It’s part of the larger, Cuyo region, in the west of the country, bordering the Andes, which provide a good deal of climate protection. The area is mostly hot and dry, but there is some natural river irrigation, particularly from the Mendoza from which it is named. The biggest threat is from the dry, “Zonda” winds, which have been known to damage the grapes. Many of the vineyards are high altitude, some crazy, dizzyingly high, with published reports of as high as 5600 feet above sea level. This allows for precisioned grape-growing for maximum ripeness and temperature control. The soils tend to be alluvial clay (sand over clay). Because the harvest season is predictably warm and dry from year to year, there is little vintage variation and wine-makers have advantageous control over the styles of wine and varietals produced.
Once famed for its pink-skinned grapes Criolla Grande and Cereza, Mendoza is now Read more »
In yesterday’s Argentine Wine 101 article I gave a brief rundown as to the wheres, why’s and whos of Argentine malbec, but offered little in the way of whats. Today I can fix that with a modest report on some malbec that is in the marketplace today. In...
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Mendoza on Snooth
April 2014
Soft and almost a bit creamy on the nose with fruit that hints at apples under dried herb and dried citrus peel; notes. Bright, juicy and rich in the mouth,this packs in a lot of voluptuous fruit that it lent realy height and energy by the fabulous acidity here. Tart to be sure, but also well balanced but rich green apple, citrus, and melon fru... Read More
April 2014
Very easy to like and drink. First note...oddly it smelled like chocolate fudge licorice might taste, too bad, that would have been interesting; then a taste of sparkling pineapple/lemon mixture. Little to no oak, but a silky buttery mouth feel. I had it with left over grilled butterflied Pork Loin in a Sandwich...the poor idea for a pairing bes... Read More
April 2014
Fruit forward with more weight than I expected; finish is highly acidic with some grapefruit and fairly long. Read More
April 2014
Malbecs used to be a great deal, but that has begun to change as their prices have doubled in the last 2-3 years. This is a pretty good one, and worth the elevated price. Robust, dry, smoky, and complex, with hints of iron and sherry. Read More
April 2014
70% malbec blend. Very bitter and smoky, with some sourness too. The aroma is pleasantly tart. Not a winner imo, but chilling and airing helps take the edge off. Read More
April 2014
Another stunner!andfor less than $15 - incredible. Read More
April 2014
Great. Meaty with lots of tannins. Thoroughly enjoyable. Read More
April 2014
Full bodied with rich jammy red fruit flavors and hints of leather. I liked the tannins.This is a tasty pairing with our Panacea Red Habano Robusto. See The Virginia Wine and Cigar Trail for more. Read More
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