Name: Mendoza Station Reserva Torrontes
Variety: Red - Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2012
Price: $13.95
Price: $13.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: "The same can be said for the 2012 Malbec Reserve, a 100% hand-harvested Malbec from the estate's finest vineyard parcels. Aged 12 months in French oak, it possesses a softer style than the Cabernet Sauvignon with more minerality as well as lots of blackberry, white chocolate, incense and graphite characteristics. Deep ruby/purple-hued, rich and full-bodied, it is a full-throttle, stunning Malbec to drink over the next 4-5 years. Maipe is one of my favorite value selections from Fran Kysela as the wines are exceptionally well-made, and sell for a song. Well-known in these pages, Fran Kysela runs a surprisingly large volume import business with a strong focus on value-priced wines from Southern France, Argentina, Australia, and Spain"
My review: When the bottle was opened, there were some off scents and flavors, but they faded away after sitting and oxidizing for about an hour. I tasted some black fruit (not too fruity), mint, and a whiff of some chocolate. Ok balance. The finish turns kind of acidic. I wouldn't consider this a food wine though.
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