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O. Fournier B Crux Red Blendtext
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O. Fournier B Crux Red Blend 2007

La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaSpicy, savoury, cherry jam, vanilla, meaty, peppery, chocolate, curry aromas. Rich, concentrated, warm, supple but slightly tannic palate. Chocolate, vanilla, orange, meaty, barnyard, peppery, kirsch, tobacco, celery, olive and herb flavours. A bit too warm on the finish but has great intensity and concentration with the ability to age 4-7 years. Good value. The B Crux blend is 60/10/15/15 tempranillo, malbec, cabernet, syrah.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$27.00750mlestimated retail
AB$28.00750mlprivate wine shops
Producer: O. Fournier GroupDistributors: Christopher Stewart Wines and Spirits Inc.
Blend: Tempranillo - Cabernet - Syrah - Malbec