89POINTS
16¼/20
Trapiche Gran Medalla Malbec 2008
Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaSpicy, earthy, barnyard, leather, black cherry, peppery, clove, liquorice root and plum aromas. Round, smooth, rich and velvety. Prune plum, peppery, vanilla, black cherry, gamey, spicy, licorice and garrigue flavours. Good finesse, length and roundness and judicious oak use. Drink now-3 years. The fruit is Las Arboles at 1250m. It is a massal selection from vineyards of several producers. Impressive.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:ON | $23.00 | 750ml | estimated |
Grape: Malbec