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| Drinking window: Drink between 2007 and 2012 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Uncle John on 4/19/2013 & rated 92 points: Double decanted and brought to restaurant. Medium body with balanced fruit, tannins and a smooth finish. Not an over extracted/oaked malbec blend but a very European feel to this wine. Alfa Crux Blend consists of 75% Tempranillo and 25% Malbec. (3582 views) | | | Tasted by CjE on 8/10/2012 & rated 92 points: Full bodied wine with great structure and intense flavour. Ready to drink now. I wouldn't wait too much longer. (4304 views) | | | Tasted by drnegao on 12/17/2011 & rated 94 points: Very powerfull red, really intense, very good blend (4568 views) | | | Tasted by tawc on 8/23/2011 & rated 90 points: really enjoyed this. big berry, tannins, structure , some smokiness, quite alluring. was curious to try O Fournier given magazine writeups and would definietly buy again. still worth cellaring. (4801 views) | | | Tasted by ashife on 7/4/2011 & rated 91 points: After decanting, kept opening up for about 2 hours. Beautiful bottle and a great value. (5000 views) | | | Tasted by unrelenting on 4/12/2011 & rated 90 points: Purchased at auction in 2008. bottle evolution since then has been worthwhile. I question whether part of the issue was provenance. The bottle has recovered and is a nice, unique bottle. Oak is a bit much, but it's extracted style works. Some finish, little secondary flavor development. worth $30. Don't pair this with anything but steak. it's still a big bottle. (2570 views) | | | Tasted by 1512tnw on 5/8/2010 & rated 93 points: Mature. Cherries. (2932 views) | | | Tasted by Wrighty on 11/22/2008 & rated 91 points: Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (Landmark Hotel, London): Closed nose. Some fruit comes through on palate. Has a punch but well balanced. (4240 views) | | | Tasted by peetee on 10/31/2008 & rated 90 points: I enjoyed this bottle. Deep cherry and blackberries with some nice smoke. Great balance and class for less than £20 - that can't be bad! (3108 views) | | | Tasted by unrelenting on 9/1/2008 & rated 89 points: decant 2 hrs at this point. Fruit driven (obviously given the terrior), disappointing complexity. I question whether the tempranillo will thrive in Mendoza. (3252 views) | | | Tasted by tendring on 5/22/2008 & rated 94 points: Wine Education Service - Argentina: A hint of age, dark and opaque.
Lovely nose, complex layers of fruit.
Great fruity attack, smooth soft tannins, great balance, great length, would benefit from keeping. (760 views) | | | Tasted by Wrighty on 5/19/2007 & rated 91 points: Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter (Landmark Hotel, London, England): Some blackcurrant. Concentrated & balanced. (4416 views) |
| By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (3/5/2017)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Uco Valley Valle del Uco Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/31/2016)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Uco Valley Valle Del Uco Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/21/2014)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Blend Uco Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
WineAlign (10/13/2010)
(O. Fournier Alfa Crux Tempranillo/Malbec/Merlot, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Szabo, MS
WineAlign (10/6/2010)
(O. Fournier Alfa Crux Tempranillo/Malbec/Merlot, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/10/2008)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Blend Mendoza Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (8/14/2008)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Mendoza Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/6/2008)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Blend Mendoza Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Julia Harding, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/22/2007)
(O Fournier, Alfa Crux Uco Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, November/December 2005, IWC Issue #123
(Bodegas O. Fournier Alfa Crux Mendoza) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Bodega O. Fournier Producer websiteTempranillo BlendTempranillo is the backbone of wines made ihvhhcn the best well-known Spanish regions Rioja and Ribera del Duero, but is also grown as far afield as Mexico and Australia.
As a flavor profile, red fruits like strawberries and cherries can predominate - but with a rustic edge. The Many wines made from Tempranillo will spend a few years in barrel and bottle before reaching the consumers . Many Tempranillo-based wines see a few years of oak - add that to a few years of bottle and the wine can give a subtle - and occasionaly not-so-subtle - leathery mouthfeel. The combination of the tart fruit and tannins make this wine very food friendly.Argentina 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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