06 Malbec, Mendoza
"The 2006 Malbec was sourced from ungrafted vineyards with an average age of 22 years. The wine spent 14 months in 50% new French oak and was bottled without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it offers an enticing bouquet of wood smoke, spice box, violets, black cherry and plum. Medium-bodied, on the palate it exhibits excellent focus and delineation, a claret-like personality, excellent depth, and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Drink this classy Malbec from 2010 to 2021."
-- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Wine Details
| Country | Argentina |
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| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Color | Red |
| Still/Sparkling | Still |
| Special Features | |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Varietals | Malbec |
| Wood Treatment | 14 months in 50% new French and 50% second-use French barriques |
Tasting Notes
Intensely red with violet tones, fruity aromas, and remarkable black fruits. Elegant and smooth with a touch of vanilla from the oak. It is well-structured but rides the palate with soft, sweet tannins. This isn’t a summer sipper for by the pool—grab a real cloth napkin, a knife and fork, and put on some music so you can complete the mood for a great eating/drinking experience.
