08 Bonarda 'Armando'
89 Points, Wine Spectator, 2009
"Rounded, toasty and very flattering, with mocha and roasted vanilla leading the way for hints of maple-cured bacon, crushed plum and melted licorice. The finish is long and fleshy. Drink now. 1,100 cases made."
89 Points, Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, 2009
"The 2008 Bonarda Estela Armando Vineyard is opaque purple-colored. Plums, blueberry, and floral notes lead to a sweetly-fruited, ripe, savory, easy-to-understand wine with no hard edges. Drink it over the next 4 years."
Wine Details
| Country | Argentina |
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| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Color | Red |
| Still/Sparkling | Still |
| Special Features | |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Varietals | Bonarda |
| Wood Treatment | 10 months in 70% second-use French and 30% second-use American barrels |
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby color with bright aromas of fresh red & black raspberries and subtle smoky oak notes. The flavor of freshly-crushed raspberries is echoed on the palate, along with notes of leather, dark chocolate, and a touch sandalwood on the finish. Though quite rich and hedonistic, the seamless structure of this wine makes it a candidate for drinking in its youth or over the next few years (if you can wait that long). It will pair well with just about any foods with which you would drink Zinfandel or other fruit-driven reds.
