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Graffigna Santiago Graffigna 2008
San Juan, ArgentinaThe Santiago Graffigna is a tribute to the winery founder blending the best of its San Juan fruit: malbec, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. Big spicy, black berry, black cherry, tobacco, licorice, meaty, vanilla, spicy, cassis, floral aromas. Round, rich, dry and somewhat tannic with good acidity. Very peppery, licorice, ash, meaty, rooty, savoury, vanilla, coffee, black berry flavours. Big, full, warm and young, needs 2-5 years to round out the tannins and oak.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $35.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Blend: Malbec - Syrah - Cabernet Sauvignon