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Catena San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2020
San Carlos, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaThe San Carlos Cabernet Franc is sourced from vineyards in San Carlos, a sub-appellation of the Uco Valley. The vines sit in sandy loam soils at 1090 metres above sea level, yielding highly concentrated, ripe flavours of the red demeanour for Argentina's most underrated grape variety. Catena is big on texture, and this wine has it in spades, flexing dense, soft tannins under a wealth of savoury black pepper, black plum, and blueberry. It's delicious now but will age effortlessly through 2027. Sold in private wine shops only.Tasted: 20 July 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $28.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
AB | $24.50 | 750ml | select private retailers |
MB | $26.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
ON | $20.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
QC | $20.75 | 750ml | SAQ |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Cabernet FrancCSPC: 64121UPC: 7794450002853