There is a little more ripeness on the nose of the 2016 Tonel 46 Cabernet Sauvignon, which is produced with fruit from Valle de Uco. It also comes through as medium-bodied with some grainy tannins and high acidity, which seems... Read More
Blueberry, cardamom and floral aromas are distinct on the nose and offer much more complexity than the average value-priced Argentine Malbec. A solidly built palate is balanced by juicy acidity, while... Read More
The rather sutle nose evokes spring wildflower and white stone fruit. On the crisp palate, vibrant acidity accompanies suggestions of green apple and pear before a citrusy close. A weekday soup and sandwich wine.... Read More
Mendoza is located on the Eastern Foothills of the Andes mountains, under the shadow of the America's largest peak, Mount Aconcagua (23,000 ft). The terrain is on a high plateau (2,000 - 3,500 ft above sea level) and is relatively... Read More
Don Miguel Gascon Malbec hails from Mendoza, a mountainous province at the foot of the Andes Mountains, along the western edge of Argentina,regarded as the most important wine producing province in Argentina. By selecting grapes... Read More
High-elevation aromas of blueberry, herbs and bramble are accented by cumin and spiced-plum notes. This displays ample size and grip, while flavors of roasted plum and savory spices are earthy. On the finish, this is oaky and... Read More
In 2001 Aurelio Montes, sr. winemaker and founding partner of Viña Montes in Chile, visited Mendoza in Argentina. He was immediately seduced and impressed by its people, terroir, viticulture and enology, and excited by... Read More