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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 323 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by owr on 3/20/2021 & rated 91 points: This is a Michel Rolland wine. Sweet oak notes of vanilla smoke and definite tannin bite. Still very much alive, though I'll have to wait till it opens a little bit to see where it goes. There's a darkness to the fruit, but it's slightly dried with a hint of burnt coffee and bittersweet chocolate. Nice finish, by the end of the wine it is quite delicious with all it's smoky, mocha, and dark dried fruit. (271 views) | | | Tasted by Frijole on 3/16/2021: dark inky plum red, little clarity, ruby hue
Nose: plum, tobacco, milk chocolate, vanilla, clove, black pepper, cola, oak
Pal: plum, tobacco, milk chocolate, vanilla, fennel, mint, clove, black pepper, cola, minerals, oak
Feel: medium, savory
Finish: medium
T8 (1427 views) | | | Tasted by VinVet on 1/20/2021 & rated 87 points: Black plum and dark chocolate nose. Very soft plum fruit on the palate, ample acidity and soft tannins. Simple but well integrated. (1417 views) | | | Tasted by Sevenoaks on 11/13/2020 & rated 90 points: Really delicious (1416 views) | | | Tasted by Frijole on 8/10/2017: dark inky red, little clarity, slight brackish hue
Nose: plum, cola, chocolate, earth, cigar, stones, marjoram, oak
Pal: plum, cola, chocolate, vanilla, stones, tobacco, pepper, marjoram, green herbs, oak
Feel: medium, full, savory, took acidity
Finish: medium, long
T7 (coule be an 8) (3652 views) | | | Tasted by VinVet on 5/22/2016 & rated 89 points: Classic Bordeaux blend with cassis vegetal nose and dark berry palate. Modest tannins and sufficient balanced acidity. Modest length finish. (5678 views) | | | Tasted by VinVet on 5/11/2016 & rated 90 points: Classic Bordeaux nose of cassis and blackberry. Dark fruit core with tobacco, earth and a hint of dark chocolate. Modest length finish. (4794 views) | | | Tasted by Montecorno on 10/4/2015 & rated 90 points: The 2006 was just wonderful. A perfect price performance. (5707 views) | | | Tasted by Love Good Wine on 4/21/2015: Past peak. Not unpleasant but, perhaps, better to use in cooking at this point. (6272 views) | | | Tasted by VinVet on 9/27/2014 & rated 80 points: Very little of anything on the nose or palate. Not bad just bland and relatively tasteless. (5418 views) | | | Tasted by mblazis on 4/17/2014: Still drinking extremely well. (4439 views) | | | Tasted by tbone on 4/2/2013: Popped and poured and was rather weird tasting, seemed to be spoofilated or off. Put a cork in it and tried again 3 nights later. Much better with soft fruit, earthy tones and no heat.
Not a blockbuster but am glad I didnt dump down drain. (6499 views) | | | Tasted by sbern on 3/29/2013 & rated 90 points: Still drinking nicely. Very smooth, some fruit - delicious. (5589 views) | | | Tasted by Acohen on 12/30/2012 & rated 90 points: Rich dark fruit with smooth tannins and medium finish. Very nice but fairly generic (5631 views) | | | Tasted by jimkay21 on 12/15/2012 & rated 91 points: Other reviewers described this well. Drinking nicely. Time to consume (4995 views) | | | Tasted by JMLoree on 12/12/2012 & rated 90 points: At peak now, a relatively full bodied malbec blend with plenty of black fruit and smooth tannins. Very pleasant overall. I wouldn't hold too much longer though. (4475 views) | | | Tasted by MCrawford on 9/18/2012 & rated 88 points: Second bottle behind a 2005 Carver Sutro Petite Syrah. Plenty of black fruit from what I remember, smooth rounded tannins, nice medium to full finish. I've always had good experience with this label, and would not expect anything less from the Michel Rolland group. Pop and pour. (3717 views) | | | Tasted by owr on 8/7/2012 & rated 88 points: If ever a wine was perfect for a meal this was the wine and steak and potatoes was the meal ... Seems like a simple meal to pair, but the wine found a harmony with what was on the plate. The nose was leathery, spicy with cassis and blackberry notes ... the palate overwhelmed at first but then toned itself back (within 15 minutes) and began offering up exactly what was needed. Started with a big spice and hits of pepper but then turned into a lovely smooth wine that brought out the dark fruit and cocoa all lined with just the right amount of spice ... this was a very enjoyable wine with great flavours. Through all the bad publicity he gets Michel Rolland seems to know what he is doing. I also see I have a bottle of the 2003 vintage of this wine, I'll have to try it in the next few weeks to see if it too has got the stuffing or if it's falling apart. For now, this 2006 is the bomb - a great wine that has hit it's stride for a big meaty meal. (3764 views) | | | Tasted by shormi on 7/25/2012 & rated 90 points: very fruity, smooth, blackerry taste. (3547 views) | | | Tasted by dino_mike on 7/10/2012 & rated 89 points: Glad I waited almost 2 years from last bottle. The dry finish is smoothed out and the leathery but smoky fruit is balanced with sense of elegance. I'll finish off my last bottle this year: its ready. (3607 views) | | | Tasted by MSheridan on 4/11/2012 & rated 89 points: Been holding into this since 2007. Was too tannic and alcohol heavy back then but now this is very good
Still has a lot of the fruit there. Dark and deep in both colour and flavour
Community drinking window is off. This should still hold out for another few years. Not sure whether it'll develop much more but wish I had a couple more bottles to find out. (4046 views) | | | Tasted by G & J Wines on 1/26/2012: - Crimsom color and aromas of molasses and blackberry - Very very good. Smooth and crisp. Big nose lots of gummy tar and blackberry notes.
(4524 views) | | | Tasted by Esteban on 1/11/2012 & rated 88 points: Vin très typé nouveau monde mais quand même très agréable. Très bon accord avec des burgers. (4615 views) | | | Tasted by tomred on 12/28/2011 & rated 88 points: Very deep colour. Rich nose of black fruits coffe, tar, dark chocolate. Masses of fruit in the mouth, chocolate, tar, nuts, some tannin behind the fruit. Wiil not improve much with long ageing. Typical new world wine. (4648 views) | | | Tasted by PolarBear22 on 12/18/2011 & rated 88 points: Decanted an hour or so. Nice and bold. Good fruit and tannins. Drinking window indicates at the end of its life, but still got a couple of years left. (4719 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (2/26/2018)
(Clos de los Siete Argentina By Michel Rolland, Red, Argentina) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2008, IWC Issue #136
(Clos de los Siete Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/22/2007)
(Clos de los Siete Vista Flores Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (10/5/2009)
(Clos de los Siete) Group's #3 (my #2) – 27 pts; 0, 2, 2, 0 - dark magenta color; baked berry, baked plum, berry jam nose; deep black fruit, blackberry, clove, tar palate; medium finish (45% Malbec, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah) 91 points |
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| Clos de los Siete Producer website
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Malbec BlendCordiscoArgentina Wines of Argentina
Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics.Mendoza Wines of MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-info |
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