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Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Lujan de Cuyo’

Bressia, Profundo 2011, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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May 2, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bressia Profundo 2011 – A Well-Assembled Malbec Blend

Bressia, Profundo 2011, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: A well-assembled malbec blend with lots to recommend it.

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Bressia, Monteagrelo Malbec 2013, Luján de Cuyo & Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 30, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bressia Monteagrelo Malbec 2013 – An Italian-Styled Malbec

Bressia, Monteagrelo Malbec 2013, Luján de Cuyo & Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This ruby-to-purple colored malbec has a distinctly Italian-styled wine nose filled with peppery blackberry, cinnamon baking spice and alcohol aromas on top.[Read more]

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Mendel, Unus 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 28, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mendel Unus 2013 – A Refined Malbec Blend

Mendel, Unus 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This wine is among the standout malbec-based red blends that will be part of Mendoza’s next evolution beyond single-varietal-bottled malbec.[Read more]

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Mendel, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 27, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Leather & Tobacco Notes

Mendel, Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This purple-colored cabernet sauvignon has a nose of red and black fruit including blackberry along with leather and tobacco notes.[Read more]

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Mendel, Malbec 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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April 26, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Mendel Malbec 2013 – French Red Berry Fruit

Mendel, Malbec 2013, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This purple-colored malbec has a classic French-styled nose and is filled with red-berry fruit.[Read more]

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Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2012, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina, Wine Casual
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January 3, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2012 – A Maximally-Acceptable Malbec

Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec 2012, Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina

Tasting Note: This malbec should be on every Indian restaurant’s wine list.[Read more]

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B Goulart Black Legion, Special Blend – Old Vines 2011, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual
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October 24, 2015
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

B Goulart Black Legion Special Blend Old Vines 2011- A True Malbec Blend

B Goulart Black Legion, Special Blend – Old Vines 2011, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This wine proves that red blends from Mendoza have the ability to potentially rival the dominance of single-varietal malbec.[Read more]

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