Archive: Argentina: Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends
Bodegas Caro 2003 Amancaya Mendoza ($18). A new wine from Domaines Barons de Rothschild and the Catena family, this Argentinean red is half Cabernet Sauvingon and half Malbec. It is quite , with smooth, supple, chocolate-laced black cherry and cassis fruit. Picks up tobacco, spice, toasty oak and mocha notes on the lush finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (Weekend Wine 04/05) Locate this wine online or in your area.
Bodega Navarro Correas
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Coleccion Privada ($11). A nice surprise at this price — offering light eucalyptus and briar accents to the black currant and berry fruit flavors, with a toasty finish. Totally drinkable and worthy of something like a sliced skirt steak. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-07-21)
2004 Ultra Mendoza ($30). Appealing balance in this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot, offering layers of mature dark fruit — blackberry, black plum, currant — accented with roasted coffee, licorice, toast and mineral notes. With a long, intense finish that definitely has some grip. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-07-23)
Bodegas Terrazas de los Andes
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Afincado ($38). Another good example of why Terrazas may well be the most reliable, high quality Argentina producer, this Cabernet is quite elegant and well structured, with pretty plum and blackberry flavors that show concentration without being over-ripe. Toasty, spicy oak accents from start to finish. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. (Weekend Wine 02/06) Locate this wine online or in your area.
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Reserva ($15). Racy red cherry and berry fruit mingles with mocha, licorice, rosemary and toasty oak. Bright and flavorful. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (Winery Spotlight, 02/03) Locate this wine online or in your area.
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Gran ($38). Intense black currant and black cherry fruit is ripe and opulent, with walnut, espresso and caramel oak that maintain intensity through the lingering finish. Supple mouthfeel. Delicious. Ready to drink now and over the next three years. (Winery Spotlight, 02/03) Locate this wine online or in your area.
San Telmo 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza ($7). Distinct barnyard aromas lace red cherry and berry fruit, with milk chocolate and hazelnut accents. Medium bodied; interesting, especially at this price. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 04/05) Locate this wine online or in your area.