Winery - Finca El Origen
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Santa Carolina of Chile is behind this Uco Valley producer, and for two years running this wine has rated the same. It starts with adequate but generic plum and blackberry aromas, yet the palate is acidic and tangy, with slightly herbal black fruit and raspberry flavors. Decent but not what you’d call a distinguished Cabernet. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Jammy and bulky Malbec, with animal hide, lemon peel and violet on the nose. Bold across the palate, with wild berry flavors and a mildly bitter finish. Lots of color, size and bounce but not much refinement.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The only thing that makes this a gran reserva is the label and the winery’s commitment to a big, extracted, heavily oaked wine. It’s black as ink but clumsy as can be. Smells and tastes like shoe polish, resin and oily fruit. Not what we’re looking for from Argentina, or anywhere for that matter. Barely acceptable. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The best wine in the El Origen portfolio is this Torrontés from northerly Cafayate. It’s true to the blueprint, showing fresh lychee, honeydew and acacia aromas, which are followed by lemon-lime flavors, green-herb notes and a touch of citrus pith. Drink now to enjoy this one’s lingering tropical freshness. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Floral and lychee aromas and flavors are true to the variety and the Salta region, and overall this is the style of Torrontés we can recommend. It's fresh and bracing, but also round and deep. Citrus, lychee, mango and kiwi flavors all play a role, and the finish has length and purity. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Clean, fruity and a touch candied on the bouquet. The palate is narrow but saved by ripe black cherry flavors and spice notes. Finishes with a mocha-like flavor and a crisp, clean feel. A basic but more than satisfactory Malbec. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA Inc.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From Santa Carolina, this Malbec is what you’d call meaty but a little raisiny. It shows signs of mild reduction, which pushes the flavors to marmalade. Pepper and a little coffee-like bitterness on the finish close the show. Drink now. Imported by Carolina Wine Brands USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light, inoffensive, mildly salinic and sporting melon, lychee and lime aromas and flavors. This is yet another basic, clean, generic, slightly pithy Torrontés made for immediate consumption. Smells nice, tastes good and goes down without a fuss.
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