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2005 Bodega O. Fournier Beta Crux |
| Vintage | 2005 |  Label 1 of 3   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Bodega O. Fournier (web) | ||
| Variety | Tempranillo Blend | ||
| Designation | Beta Crux | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | Valle de Uco | ||
| Appellation | La Consulta |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87.2 pts. and median of 86 pts. in 7 notes) | |
| Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 11/24/2009 & rated 86 points: Argentina $20 to $40 (Ray's Home): 60% Tempranillo, 35% Malbec, 5% Syrah. Opaque purple in color. The nose is off with a pickle juice component (American oak gone bad?), and cherries. On the palate, sweet and a bit jammy. Although there was some complex layering underneath. Cherries and plums. It finish with tannins, oak and heat. (316 views) | |
| Tasted by ews3 on 10/27/2009 & rated 87 points: Zachys Fall 2009 Food & Wine Extravaganza (The Lighthouse at Pier Sixty (NYC)): dark fruit with some green bell pepper in there. (257 views) | |
| Tasted by thewine-insider.com on 10/14/2009 & rated 85 points: (250 views) | |
| Tasted by amateurwino on 10/8/2009 & rated 92 points: I'm not entirely sure of the vintage of this; the tasting guidebook said 2008 but that seems too recent? So, my guess this was the next released vintage from what I could find on CT. Red to slightly darker fruits, sweet oak on nose. Tasty and balanced on palate, needs time. 91-92 (167 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 11/3/2008 & rated 89 points: (422 views) | |
| Tasted by slaton on 10/29/2008: Sampling 2004 Barolo, Part 1: Purple and opaque, with lifted aromatics of sweet mocha, blueberry muffin, purple paint, black pepper. Very ripe, with moderately concentrated purple-ripe, raisiny fruit, sweet fakey mocha oak and gritty, astringent tannins. Tremendous concentration and firm acidity, but sadly cast in an anonymous, spoofulescent style that could be from almost anywhere. Funny though, I found the remnants in the fridge a week later and with a bit of a chill on it's not bad, even drinkable thanks to that firm core of acidity. As it warms to room temperature though that gritty mocha sweetness takes over again, alas. (552 views) | |
| Tasted by KellyM on 11/10/2007 & rated 84 points: Gritty tannins, not a lot of fruit, not much complexity, but no particular flaws apart from the tannins. Will probably improve somewhat with a couple of years for the tannins soften, but I don't see the potential for substantial improvement. Very overpriced. (562 views) |
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About red wine Tempranillo is the backbone of wines made in the 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. Many wines made from Tempranillo will spend a few years in barrel and bottle before reaching the consumer. 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. 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. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers |
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