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2013 Riglos Las Divas Vineyard Gran Cabernet Sauvignon

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April 2, 2023 - $17

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RATINGS

92+ Stephen Tanzer

High-toned aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, tar, black pepper and violet, plus a note of dark chocolate... Dense and seamless, with a restrained sweetness nicely countered by harmonious acidity. Highly concentrated, tactile Cabernet with blueberry, blackberry, licorice and chocolate flavors accented by a peppery nuance. Finishes with firm, serious, building, tongue-dusting tannins and excellent subtle length.

92Wine Enthusiast

...rooty, spicy aromas of cherry and cassis include notes of raw minerals and crushed rocks... Reedy, spicy plum, berry, coffee and cocoa flavors finish dry, with lasting notes of chocolate and baking spices.

REGION

Argentina, Mendoza (Cuyo), Uco Valley

Mendoza on the western edge of Argentina is the nation’s largest and most important wine producing region. With about a billion acres under vine, the region of Mendoza alone has nearly half as many vineyards acres as all of the United States. Located on the edge of the Andes, vineyards here are high, usually 2,000 to 3,600 feet above sea level, yet they enjoy a relatively temperate climate and four distinct seasons. The soil is sandy and alluvial with clay underneath and moderate rainfall encourages growth. Historically Argentina, and Mendoza, grew pink skin grapes for slightly sweet pink or white wines. Those grapes are still grown for bulk jug wine. Since the late 1980s, however, Malbec has been Mendoza’s most important grape, since it makes a rich, dark, robust, age-worth red. The second most important red grape is Bonarda, which is thought to be the same grape that California growers know as Charbono. Italian and Spanish red grapes including Sangiovese, Barbera and Tempranillo were brought by immigrants, and they are grown today. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Torrontés and numerous other red and white grapes are also grown successfully.

TYPE

Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most widely grown grape varieties, it can be found in nearly every wine growing region. A cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a hardy vine that produces a full-bodied wine with high tannins and great aging potential.