Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaUltra is an elegant expression of cabernet whose structure begins at its Vistalba vineyard, now over 80 years old and farmed biodynamically. The stony, mineral, black fruit opens with fresh notes and attacks the palate with glossy refined tannins that slide down easily. Savoury with a pleasant umami twist, this wine will easily age into the bottle through 2026. Try this with richer fall fare.Tasted: 22 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$28.15
750ml
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AB
$25.00
750ml
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ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 920546UPC: 715126556033
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaRich and full, with sunbaked cabernet yielding sweet cassis, kirsch, bitter black cherry, and ample toasty cedar wood on a noticeably sweeter palate. Tannins are ample and a bit ragged, gripping this ripe, full red around the sides to the warming, minty finish. This is a lot of a lot, best taken now, with grilled fare to mitigate.Tasted: 22 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$28.15
750ml
select private retailers
AB
$25.00
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 920546UPC: 715126556033
Vistalba District, Luján de Cuyo, Northern Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaUltra is, perhaps, an unfortunate name. This isn't a supercharged cabernet. There's a freshness to the fruit, and even some red fruit character, that's complemented by muddled herbs and spicy oak. It's not overly complex, and the cheaper Selección may even be more expressive, but there's definitely more concentration and higher quality oak here. The other key difference: this will show better with some time in the cellar. Today, it's calling for grilled steak.Tasted: 21 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$28.15
750ml
select private retailers
AB
$25.00
750ml
select private retailers
ON
$19.95
750ml
LCBO
Producer: Montes WinesDistributors: Icon Fine Wine and Spirits Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 920546UPC: 715126556033
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