March 21, 2017 9:07 am
Cost: $27.99 CI
Grape: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
Category: Red Wine
Location: Tortuga Fine Wines & Spirits, Cayman Islands
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Luigi Bosca
Alcohol: 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Delicious!
Description: Medium to dark ruby to garnet in colour with an intense nose. This complex wine features cedar, blackberry, blackcurrants, ripe plums, raspberry, dates, blueberry, cloves, cassis, black olives, pepper, espresso, cocoa, mint, leather, pencil shavings and smoked tobacco on the nose. Full body with medium+ tannin, good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Note: One of my highest rated wines and I got it on sale for $15!!!
Drink now or in the next 10 years on its own or pair it with Stuffed Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.
Tasted: 26 January 2017
Top Pick
Score: 9.5/10, Value: 10/10, Total: 19.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5+
Posted by Twilight Wines
Categories: Non LCBO Wine, Red Wines, Top Picks, Price Not Withstanding
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