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$20, 5 stars, 90 points, Argentina, Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Mendoza, merlot, petit verdot, syrah, Uco Valley
Deep inky purple with slight staining and high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of baked blackberry cobbler with vanilla, warm spices and nicely browned crust. Mulberry and açaí berry follow with some mint and black tea notes. The palate has medium acidity, a full body and medium tannins. Medium (+) flavors of dark fruit, toasty oak, a slight bitterness from the tannins that have finally gripped and some heavy layers of mint/acai/vanilla that go on to a medium (-) finish. A very delicious wine with decent structure – 90 points. Drink till 2028 with grilled tenderloins. A blend of 50% Malbec, 24% Merlot, 11% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot makes this $20 bottle a 5 star effort. Salut….