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Terrazas de los Andes Las Compuertas 1929 Malbectext
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Terrazas de los Andes Las Compuertas 1929 Malbec 2008

Las Compuertas, Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaA special selection of a single portion of a vineyard from old vines that offers a microscopic look at malbec expression in Las Compuertas. Big floral, spicy, black berry, black cherry jam, liquorice, savoury garrigue nose. Intense, concentrated full but supple palate. Black cherry jam, black liquorice, peppery, orange, savoury, garrigue flavours. Big bones, very warm but good balance. Needs ten years.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$100.00750mlestimated retail
Producer: Terrazas de los AndesDistributors: Charton-Hobbs
Grape: Malbec