Winery - Ricardo Santos
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Far more lean and raw than expected, with an overriding green tobacco note to the nose. Grassy on the palate, with raspberry and a bit of rhubarb. Finishes sweety and jammy, with some protruding tannins. Not a bad wine but disappointing compared to the previous vintage. Imported by Global Vineyard Importers.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Scratchy raspberry aromas lend some harshness to the bouquet, but that’s replaced soon after by earthy berry fruit notes. The palate is plump and full, with chunky, thick flavors of black fruit that are nice but quiet. Fruity, jammy and easygoing throughout. Drink now into 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smooth and full of cool aromas like cola, damp earth and berry pie. The mouth comes alive with vivacious plum and blackberry fruit, while the finish features drive and length. Juicy and lush, with a saturated palate and fine balance. A single-vineyard wine with poise and class.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Savory and ripe. The nose starts with earthy fruit combined with leather and mushroom. The palate is deep and full, with notes of brandied cherries, sautéed porcini and chocolate. Fades a bit on the finish, leaving coffee and bitter chocolate. Very good, with just the slightest herbal character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There is a select group of under-$20 Malbecs from Argentina that really do the country and the variety proud. Santos is one of them; the 2006 is easy and ripe on the nose, with lovely cola, berry and herb aromas. The palate has a natural feel and bright black-fruit flavors. Not overly complex but a winner for the next year or two.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright boysenberry aromas offer a touch of sugar beet and perfume, while the palate is all about jammy berry flavors with dark, lush shadings. Firm on the finish, with no holes to speak of. Undeniably ripe, with a good feel and plenty of richness. Imported by The Global Vineyard.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An odd rendition of this usually reliable Malbec, with graham cracker and citric aromas followed by sweet, candied flavors of blackberry and blueberry. The feel is tannic and grabby, while the finish is long but herbal. Has its good points and weaknesses.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Heavily vegetal and unclean on the nose, then pickled on the palate, as in sauerkraut. The only thing saving this from the flusher is decent body weight and mouthfeel.
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