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Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Limited Edition Seriestext
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16¾/20

Nieto Senetiner Bonarda Limited Edition Series 2003

Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaMade from 40-year old vines. Smoky, peppery, saddle leather, dusty earth, iron, black peppery, vanilla, coca nose with lots of black cherry, plum and eucalyptus underneath. Rich, ripe, round and warm on the palate with ripe, grainy tannins. Vanilla, cocoa, cassis, plum jam, peppery, licorice, minty, resin and tobacco flavours. Long, ripe, intense finish that is a bit rustic but balanced. Needs a few years to fully round out.Tasted: 11 May 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$34.99750mlspeculative Freehouse
AB$32.97750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: Bodegas Nieto SenetinerGrape: BonardaUPC: 7793440702766