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Vistalba Corte Atext
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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$55.00750mlspeculative listing - Patagonia Imports
AB$50.00750mlprivate wine stores
ON$40.00750ml 
Producer: Bodega Vistalba (Carlos Pulenta)Distributors: Renaissance Wine Merchants Ltd.
Blend: Malbec - Bonarda - Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 012070UPC: 007798121940031