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RESERVA MALBEC/CABERNET FRANC 2017 Uco Valley, Mendoza
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer LA CELIA
Unable to get a bottle for assessment from agent. Any item not tasted is assigned an interim ZERO-STAR (-) rating and an interim 0-POINT proxy score until properly assessed. The 2015 (*+/**) was released on December 8, 2018 at $14.95. Here is my previous note: Fairly deep intense purple colour. Slightly spicy, ripe plum nose with some herbal sandalwood notes. Dry, medium bodied, slightly spicy, faintly herbal, dried plum flavours with a crisp unoaked finish. This blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Cabernet Franc has 13.5% alcohol and 3 g/L residual sugar with lot number L154733 173961/18197 on the back label. CSPC 618280
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Mar Ant
Country Argentina
Region
Rating -
Unable to Taste
LCBO Note Status
TASTING NOTE: This has an attractive array of brambly red berries and plums, delivered with a smooth, even and fresh array of bright, juicy tannins. Succulent and vibrant, drinkable style here. Drink or hold. Score - 91 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, March 27, 2019) Price $ 14.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - August 8, 2020
Cases bought 895 (12 bottles per case)

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