Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2019

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Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaIn Tupungato’s Gualtallary, Finca Alluvia sits in the middle of nowhere, some 1350 metres above sea level or about 120 metres higher than Vancouver landmark Grouse Mountain. The stony, mineral, edgy malbec is aged in a mix of first, 2nd, and 3rd use French oak barrels. The fruit is black and blue but with a stronger floral, mineral undercurrent firm, dense tannins. Fresh, spicy and stony, you can drink this now or let it age comfortably for three to seven years. It is a sleeker, drier, more mineral, less puppy fat style malbec, perfect with a meaty pizza or a favourite Italian cheese.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$18.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$17.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$15.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$17.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$15.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2019

Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaFrom Finca Alluvia in Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, and 1350m altitude, this malbec was aged in first, 2nd, and 3rd use oak barrels for one year. Crushed violets, blueberries, perfumed black plums rule the plush, plumped palate, with ample cushy tannins caressing a velveteen mouthfeel. This has a nice degree of freshness to handle the weight and ripeness however, finishing with a bright stony spice note and not much heat. Drinking well now, but with potential to age over the next few years in your cellar.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$18.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$17.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$15.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$17.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$15.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2019

Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaFrom Alluvia Vineyard in the high altitude Valle de Uco, this shows abundant ripeness with dense dark berry fruits, framed by gravel and smoky, toasty oak after ageing in French barriques for 12 months. It has no shortage of extraction, with 15-20 days of post-fermentation maceration. It’s bold and full-bodied, but the tannin quality suffers as a result. The components are all here, but it could use a touch more finesse.Tasted: 26 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$18.99	750ml	BCLS
AB	$17.99	750ml	select private retailers
ON	$15.99	750ml	LCBO
QC	$17.99	750ml	SAQ
NS	$17.99	750ml	NSLC
MB	$15.99	750ml	Manitoba's Liquor Marts Online

Producer: Doña Paula EstateDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 631291UPC: 836950000056

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87/100Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2022Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina

88/100Doña Paula Estate High Altitude Malbec 2021Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, Argentina