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Huarpe Winery Selectiontext
90POINTS
16½/20

Huarpe Winery Selection 2008

Agrelo District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThe mix is 80/20 cabernet sauvignon and malbec from two vineyards in Agrelo. Nice floral, black cherry, black plum, olive, savoury, vanilla, liquorice, cassis, peppery aromas. Rich, ripe, round, full and warm palate. Big black cherry kirsch, black berry, vanilla, black olive, savoury, tobacco, clove, prune and spice flavours. Full but warm and slightly tannic finish and very ripe. Needs a year or so to integrate yet but will be fine.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
Producer: Bodegas y Viñedos HuarpeBlend: Malbec - Cabernet Sauvignon