07 Expresivo
92 Points, Wine Spectator, 2010
"Very ripe and opulent, crammed with blueberry, loganberry and linzer torte flavors laid over dense but polished structure. Lots of sweet spice, dark toast, black tea and licorice hints fill in on the finish. Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases made."
92 Points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, 2009
"It was aged for 14 months in new French and American oak before bottling without fining and filtration. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an alluring bouquet of sandalwood, spice box, incense, black cherry, and blackberry. Medium- to full-bodied, it is already revealing considerable complexity, layered black fruit, plenty of spice notes and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. Give this classy effort another 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it from 2011 to 2022."
90 Points, Stephen Tanzer, 2010
"Bright ruby-red. Currant, plum, mocha, cola and chocolatey oak on the nose, lifted by a whiff of violet. Penetrating and intense, with juicy acidity restraining the wine's sweetness and nicely lifting its medium-bodied flavors of currant, plum, licorice and fresh herbs. The chocolatey oak component carries through on the palate. Finishes with dusty tannins and a bit of acidity yet to be absorbed."
Wine Details
| Country | Argentina |
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| Alcohol | 14% |
| Color | Red |
| Still/Sparkling | Still |
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| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Varietals | 50% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 15% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Tannat |
| Wood Treatment | 14 months in 70% new French and 30% new American oak barrels |
Tasting Notes
Wafting aromas of ripe red currants, black cherries and mildly smoky and sweet vanilla oak. Layers of currant fruit, dense black cherry, and notes of brown spice (cocoa, nutmeg), dark chocolate, and hints of sandalwood. Keeps showing its stuff as it breathes in the glass—for folks who want the full experience and may be a bit impatient, decanting is a good idea. Perfect balance, great concentration and length, and loaded with fine, ripe tannins for having with food or for aging. This wine should also age beautifully for 10-25 years. Pairs well with a wide range of foods including grilled steak, roasted pork loin, veal, medium-strong cheeses, and most cream sauces.
