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Trapiche “Profuso” Malbec Encabezado

Aug 27, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Dessert Wine, Wine & Liquor

Trapiche “Profuso” Malbec Encabezado Malbec Dessert Wine Unavailable on Wine-searcher. But it costs about $50 for 500 mL in Argentina. This was part of a restaurant tasting, and I couldn’t check the year on this wine, but I think it’s a very new experiment, so there should be only one year of it made. Also note that,...

Quara Torrontes Cosecha Tardía

Aug 25, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Dessert Wine, Featured Articles, Wine & Liquor

Quara Torrontes Cosecha Tardía Late Harvest Dessert Wine (100% Torrontes) I can’t find the Late Harvest on Wine-searcher, but it should be a very cheap wine. This is a wine that was part of a tasting, and I was unable to check the year, but it’s relatively new (i.e. 2007 or 2008). Nice, golden, yellow color. Floral, soft...

Andeluna Pasionado

Aug 23, 10

Posted by Edmund in Argentina, Red Blend, Wine & Liquor

Andeluna Pasionado 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec (highest proportion), Cabernet Franc, Merlot Unavailable online, but the 2003 is going for $35-$43 on Wine-searcher (2 vendors) Keeper Lovely color—a dark ruby-violet, verging on black. Legs aren’t very defined. Aroma of soil, olives, flowers, and herbs. Very strong. Quite...

Bianchi Chardonnay/Semillon Cosecha Tardía

Bianchi Chardonnay/Semillon Cosecha Tardía (Late Harvest) Late Harvest Chardonnay, Semillón (Dessert Wine) Bodega Valentin Bianchi Unavailable on Wine-searcher. This is a wine that was part of a tasting, and I was unable to check the year. It has a beautiful, gold (literally) color. Great reflections. Aroma of sweet...

Benegas Lynch Meritage 2002

Benegas Lynch Meritage 2002 50% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot $43 on Wine-searcher. Keeper This is quite an interesting wine, not only because it is a blend that utilizes a large amount of Cabernet Franc, which is a grape that is very uncommonly produced in Argentina, but it also utilizes no...

Finca La Celia Late Harvest

Finca La Celia Late Harvest 2004 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Pinot Grigio (Dessert Wine) Uco Valley $19 for a 500 mL bottle (from an unidentified year) on Wine-searcher. Keeper, esp. for value. Beautiful golden color. Reflects gold all over. Aroma of fruit, especially peaches and apples. Also, a rather humid smell. Sweet...