South America is an extremely important wine producing continent. Many consumers know about Chile and Argentina, the two most important wine producing countries in South America; however, wine is also produced in Peru, Brazil and Uruguay. Uruguay is quickly becoming associated with Tannat, a varietal usually associated with the Madiran region in France. Wine lovers would be well-advised to explore this wonderful variety for its structure, aroma and power.
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88 pts - WE An elegant, better-than-most Torront?s with floral, tropical aromas sitting in front of melon, lemon and lychee flavors. The texture and weight suggest melon, and the finish has just the right level of glycerol and grab. Very nice Torront?s that manages to distinguish itself.
90 Wine Spectator Ripe and muscular, with freshly plowed dark earth, currant, fig, bittersweet cocoa and tobacco notes all wound up under a layer of dark, spicy toast. Flashes of graphite and minerality lurk on the finish. Needs time to come together. Syrah, Merlot, Carmen?re, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
90 RP The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Andriana's Cuvee is composed of estate fruit blended with purchased grapes. It reveals an open-knit bouquet of sweet black cherries, plums, earth and spice. Made in a more plush style than the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a medium-bodied, generously endowed, seductive red to enjoy now and over the next decade.
Black ripe fruit flavors of blackberries, plums, raisins, and fig jam. Medium to light body with soft, sweet tannins. Good balance with a long finish. Made from organically grown grapes.
List 17.99 Pale yellow. Delicate fruit-driven aromas of peach, pear and apple. Supple, round and ripe, with nice intensity and balance to the fruit flavors. Finishes fresh and firm.
91pts - WA. A toasty red, displaying mulled blackberry and plum fruit layered with rich mesquite, sanguine and grilled herb notes, as the fruit carries on into the long finish. 68% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Tempranillo.
88 pts - WE Dense and weighty up front, with gaseous, earthy aromas giving way to standard blackberry and plum scents. Feels fleshy but also a bit racy, with nice raspberry, plum and modest oak flavors. A touch lactic and thick, but it's acidic enough to achieve balance and commendable end results.
The Calchaqu\ufffd Valley in Northwest Argentina is characterized by fertile soil, a dry climate, warm days and cool evenings. At 6,400 feet above sea level, the vineyards are among the highest in the world. Yellow-greenish in color. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with notes of apricot and citrus and undertones of minerals.
Intense ruby-red color. The nose is packed with layers of caramel, cinnamon, candy and hints of mint, with a prevalence of fruit over oak. A spicy, full-flavored wine, with good body, fruit and firm tannins. An engaging and strong finish. Well recommended for ageing. Denomination of Origin: Colchagua Valley.
Deep purple black in color, with fragrant aromas of black plums, blackberries, and blueberries. The palate is rich and inviting with ripe forest fruits and sweet smoky flavors.
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