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| MALBEC 2012 Mendoza |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CATENA ALTA |
| Extremely deep intense purple colour. Slightly spicy, ripe plum-cherry puree nose with some cedary, mineral-tinged notes. Dry, medium bodied, baked plum-black and red cherry flavours with a youthful, lingering, slightly cedary finish. Has 14% alcohol and 6 g/L residual sugar with lot number L1518514217 on the back label. Not up to the recommended 2011 (***) released on September 27, 2014 at $49.95. |
CSPC |
982355 |
| Type |
Red Table Wine |
| Agent |
Tri Alt |
| Country |
Argentina |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
**+(89 points)
Dry, Firm, Youthful |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
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| TASTING NOTE: Old vine aromas of dark fruit, earth, tanned leather and Chinese tea. Full body, round and velvety tannins and an intense finish. This is made from selected old vines. Score - 94 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, June 2, 2015) |
Price |
$ 49.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 12, 2015 |
| Cases bought |
209 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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