
90POINTS
16½/20







Vistalba Corte A 2009
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaBig vanilla, orange peel, cherry jam, spicy, cassis, savoury, peppery barnyard, saddle leather aromas. Ripe, round, rich, supple and suave palate. Very warm with blackberry jam, plum, vanilla, coffee, peppery, savoury, spicy, licorice, dried fig flavours. Finish has good acidity but somewhat tight, dry tannins but good extract. Young and warm, needs 2-4 years. A bit over the top but lots of fruit.Tasted: 15 February 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $55.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Patagonia Imports |
AB | $50.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
ON | $40.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Malbec - Bonarda - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 012070UPC: 007798121940031