Winery - Andeluna
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tight and rubbery at first, but with time it settles to show jammy wild-berry aromas and density. The palate has bounce and life to spare, while the flavors are bright, fruity and full. A serious Malbec with a bit of hit and scratch to the finish. Drink now into 2012.
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Andeluna Malbec - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Piercing leather, berry and foresty aromas lead to a zesty palate of medicinal cherry and raspberry flavors. The acidity here is high, and so there’s some tartness and scour to the palate and finish. Tastes pretty good but rides rough and bumpy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Big and fruity, with notes of rubber and graphite on the bouquet. Textured and pretty full-bodied, the berry, cassis and pepper flavors come across as dedicated and real. Kind of short and basic on the finish, but by then it has made its point.
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Andeluna Merlot - 2003
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe and cushy, with deeply defined fruit aromas that carry enough soft touches to make you want to dig in. Delicate but daring on the palate, with chocolate notes darkening the cassis and cherry flavors. Very round and exceedingly mouthfilling. Imported by Kysela Père et Fils.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Expect a fair amount of forward, creamy oak and you’ll be just fine digging into this rich, healthy Malbec (with some Cabernet Franc). Intense blackberry, black cherry and chocolate flavors bring a smile even if they don’t seem that complex. But on further thought, this wine is about hedonistic richness, barrel notes and pleasure as opposed to stirring things up intellectually.
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Andeluna Malbec - 2004
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Big, bulky and granular, with high alcohol and saucy, raisiny aromas. The palate and flavors find a comfortable resting spot, and the wine’s baked berry and brown sugar flavors are solid if a little forced and sweet. A rich wine that needs to be drunk soon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Adequate on the nose, with staid berry aromas. The palate is narrow and tart, with cherry flavors and edgy heat. And the finish doesn’t really change the scene much. Too snappy and short on personality; a step down from previous vintages.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Hot and crusty smelling at first blush and then the nose turns to mocha and smoky berry. Good mouthfeel, rich and balanced, with a fresh quality as well. Solid, complete red wine with a nice berry-packed Merlot character.
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Andeluna Merlot - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sort of nutty and oily on the nose, without a whole lot of fruit to speak of. Overoaked for what it is, with a resiny mouthfeel and finish. Too much oak, vanilla and cream for a wine of modest quality.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Simple pineapple, mango and peach aromas lead to a plain palate of orange peel and lime. The finish is similar, as this wine fits the description of easygoing. Beware: it is softening as we speak, so drink immediately.
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