($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)
($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)
($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)
($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)
($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)
