October 2024 Release
2021 Estate Mourvedre
LOS CHACAYES - UCO VALLEY
This Mourvedre is grown entirely on our Estate in Block 13. serves as the unifying element across our vineyard. This wine expresses aromas of cherry, anise, black pepper with notes of blackberry lingering on the palete. This Mourvedre spends 18 months in barrel, which allows it to receive its final touch of finesse, culminating in a truly exceptional wine.
Our Mourvèdre offers a complex and intriguing bouquet. Aromas of dried pomegranate and Bing cherries dance on the nose, complemented by earthy notes of porcini mushroom and a hint of savory bresaola. A subtle undercurrent of thyme adds a touch of herbaceousness, while a touch of puer tea lends a unique, slightly astringent quality. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a lingering finish.
Clone: 223
Aged 18 months in French Oak Barrels
2020 'Magma' Bourdeaux Blend
LOS CHACAYES - UCO VALLEY
Influenced by the great wines of Right Bank Bordeaux, Magma is an Estate Bordeaux blend that tells the story of one of Mendoza’s most exciting subzones (Los Chacayes IG). It delivers a unique high-elevation personality amplified by the intense solar exposure of our vineyard site. In 2008, we planted classic Bordeaux varieties in our 17-acre estate on a field covered with potassium carbonates that had tumbled down the Andes Mountains from earthquakes and snow-melt for millennia.
This Bordeaux blend showcases a captivating array of aromas. Fragrant notes of violet and ruby plum intertwine with the rich sweetness of blueberry compote and marionberry. A touch of bramble adds a tart, tangy element, while a subtle hint of hibiscus tea lends a delicate floral complexity. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with silky tannins and a balanced acidity.
Aged 18 months in barrel
40% New, 30% Second Use, 30% Neutral
2020 Estate Cabernet Franc
LOS CHACAYES - UCO VALLEY
Cabernet Franc from our vineyard in Block 13 in the Uco Valley, at the foot of the Andes Mountains, more than 3,800’ above sea level, our vineyards benefit of these deeply alluvial lands with abundant solar exposure.
This Cabernet Franc offers a complex and intriguing profile. Aromas of tobacco and black currant intertwine with the savory notes of brown butter sage and a touch of vanilla bean paste. A subtle hint of raspberry truffle adds a unique, slightly sweet element. On the palate, the wine has robust tannins with a complex, lingering finish.
Aged 18 months in barrel
20% New, 39% 2nd used, 41% Neutral
2021 'Block 22' Estate Syrah
LOS CHACAYES - UCO VALLEY
At the base of the Andes Mountains, 3,615 feet above sea level, our vineyards benefit from deep alluvial soils and an abundance of sunlight. This Syrah is made with grapes from our own vineyard in Block 22. This block has a pr ofile of silt-sandy soil, giving highly concentrated wines, with a lot of volume in the mouth and very intense aromas. Only 98 cases made.
Clone 174
Aged 12 months in 2nd use and Neutral French Oak Barrels
Previous Release Tasting Notes
2024 Fall Release - Tasting Notes
2023 Fall Release - Tasting Notes
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