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| Drinking window: Drink between 2007 and 2010 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 61 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Klugi Wine on 6/30/2019 & rated 89 points: Wasn’t sure how much life would be left in this wine, so I was positively surprised.
Bouquet of dark berries and some black cherries. Good structure with still balancing acidity. Good old vine material show, how ageworty Malbec from Mendoza can be. (978 views) | | | Tasted by bacchus on 9/3/2011 & rated 89 points: shared with pat at selkirk manor. as samuel clemens is known to have said, "the reports of my demise are highly exaggerated and entirely premature". this wine is alive and kicking despite the shorter longevity suggested by others. dark color reminiscent of blue/black ink. rich nose. lots of dark fruit including plum and black cherry. firm tannins. heavy sediment in last glass. this wine is still tight. needs another year or two to blossom. excellent value. (6646 views) | | | Tasted by dfresh on 5/22/2011 & rated 86 points: Underlying burnt Tupperware and raisins throughout bouquet and mid-pallette. The initial pallette gives you some hope as it shows some smoke (the good kind) and toasted vanilla. But not enough hope. (6489 views) | | | Tasted by dmitchell4 on 4/26/2011 & rated 89 points: Still needs air to be at it's best. (6459 views) | | | Tasted by erichrod on 10/19/2010 & rated 91 points: Drinking after 5 data with vacu-vin. Balanced, good, better. (6925 views) | | | Tasted by jetlag on 3/22/2010 & rated 85 points: Unimpressed (6683 views) | | | Tasted by whelanpg on 3/19/2010 & rated 92 points: Everyone really liked this one, but C got most of it. (3035 views) | | | Tasted by SyrahQueen on 2/2/2010 & rated 90 points: Very lush heavy wine. Very deep color. Spicy and full of tannis. Extremely well balanced on the fruit and tanins.. (3118 views) | | | Tasted by gaboose on 1/19/2010 & rated 89 points: very rich and dark fruit, heavy sediment (3340 views) | | | Tasted by DRod on 12/27/2009 & rated 88 points: Real nice nose of blackberry with some cassis as a secondary scent. On the palate tannins are still fairly prominent and I had to let it breathe for a good while before I could really enjoy it. Satisfying dark fruit on the palate with some good tobacco-like flavors on there for good measure. Slightly bitter/greenish tannins kept me from rating this higher. Still a good QPR, especially at Wine Library prices. (3347 views) | | | Tasted by dmitchell4 on 10/10/2009 & rated 90 points: Drinking beautifully. (3530 views) | | | Tasted by pgm on 6/2/2009 & rated 89 points: Liked this considerably better than similarly priced malbecs from Norton and Catena tasted recently. Black cherry and blueberry. Nicely balanced, comes off as a quite serious wine. (3932 views) | | | Tasted by JerzeyJohn on 4/26/2009 & rated 88 points: opens up after a few hours -- medium to full-bodied. Blackberry & cherry nose, soft tannins and not too hot, which was a pleasant surprise considering the 14%+ alcohol (4179 views) | | | Tasted by vancouvermatt on 2/19/2009 & rated 86 points: Quite unremarkable. Basic drinker, but a bit overpriced for what it is. (4311 views) | | | Tasted by Hazeo on 1/18/2009 & rated 85 points: At emeril's delmonico. Brief impression from memory. Not refined in any sense but interesting enough to keep drinking. (4304 views) | | | Tasted by Cabfrancophile on 1/10/2009 & rated 89 points: Nice QPR. Ripe blackberries, dried fruit and cassis on the nose. Well balanced palate. Concentrated and fruit forward with good acidity and soft tannins. No heat on finish even though alcohol is almost 15%. Good example of what old vines can do; intensity and lush mouth feel from alcohol, but you don't smell/taste the alcohol. Reminded me a bit of some old vine Zins, but with softer tannins and less outright jammyness. Lack of complexity prevents this from being a superior wine.
Decanted about 45 minutes. Lots of sediment in the bottle. Not much evolution over a couple of hours. Drinking well right now, though maybe more bottle age will allow complexity to develop. (4479 views) | | | Tasted by tmuhly on 12/22/2008: Sight: deep color Smell: intense nose , spicy, woody aromas Taste: lively , dry , full-bodied , persistent finish
Overall Impression: bold wine
Rating: 4.5 stars. Notes: Rich, earthy, robust; lots of depth and powerful flavour. One of my favorites so far. (4523 views) | | | Tasted by Grape_ape on 12/1/2008 & rated 87 points: A bit too pruny / raisiny for my taste. (4464 views) | | | Tasted by Vinacull on 11/1/2008 & rated 88 points: Out of half a dozen low-end bottles at the party, this was WOTN. Unfortunately this was just P&P. Deep purple color darkened by heavy extract, opaque, medium-full body. Nose was a combo of blackberry, raspberry, some tobacco, earth, and toast. Big weighty fruit on the tongue with a mix of fresh earth and dark fruit that lets you know this is a malbec. Acid medium low, soft and mild tannins, and medium finish carried by heavily extracted fruit. Although for me this did not have the "wow" factor and complexity to live up to WS score 91 and top 100 list, perhaps it was sold short by no decant. Our price on this was 14, making it an excellent QPR. (4417 views) | | | Tasted by konquest on 10/26/2008 & rated 88 points: Une bombe de fruit. Pas totalement dans mes goûts, mais objectivement quand même très bon... (4475 views) | | | Tasted by Raul on 10/13/2008 & rated 86 points: CColour Depth: dark; Colour Hue: purple-red; Clarity: clear; Aroma Intensity: aromatic/powerful; Development: some age; Aromas: red fruits, wood; Dry/Sweet: very dry; Body: medium; Acidity: lively/fresh; Tannins Level: medium/high; Tannins Type: soft; Flavours Intensity: flavourful; Flavours: red fruits, wood; Finish: medium/long. Balanced. (4534 views) | | | Tasted by Lawgirlt on 9/25/2008 & rated 92 points: Amazingly complex and rich malbec that will only get better over the next couple of years.
Drink it now, but decant for at least an hour and you'll be very happy. (4217 views) | | | Tasted by aeverett on 9/21/2008 & rated 92 points: Loved this wine. Great bouquet and very long lasting flavors. Full mouth feel and very balanced. I had it with a spiced salmon but would be awesome with grilled meat. Definitely a wine I will buy again and enjoy. Recommended. (4202 views) | | | Tasted by DoubleMagnum on 8/21/2008 & rated 88 points: Big wine. Nice notes both on the nose and on the palate. A lot of sediment left on the bottle after we finished it. This wine can take a couple of year more of aging though. Decant it for an hour or two otherwise. (4096 views) | | | Tasted by kryelvine on 5/8/2008 & rated 91 points: Clear deep ruby w. purple hues. Quite pronounced nose w. mushrooms, cedar, smoke and black fruit. Dry, medium acidity, lots of tannins, medium to full bodied. Vanilla, prunes, cigar box, some blackberry. Overly woody and very tannic, but there's plenty of fruit to go around, i.e. good potential. On the 2nd day the oak is much less pronounced. Dried fruit flavours now dominate, still plenty of tannins. Complex. (4456 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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WineAlign (7/7/2009)
(Renacer Punto Final Reserva Malbec, Perdiel, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Lawrason
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(Renacer Punto Final Reserva Malbec, Perdiel, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, January/February 2008, IWC Issue #136
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| Bodega Renacer Producer websiteMalbec Varietal character (Appellation America)
One of the traditional “Bordeaux varietals”, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A midseason ripener, it can bring very deep color, ample tannin, and a particular plum-like flavor component to add complexity to claret blends. Malbec is a finicky vine whose fruit is prone to rot and mildew in the cool, damp coastal climate of Bordeaux. But ask a Bordelais grower why there’s no Malbec around, and you’ll more likely get a dismissive shrug and sniff than a viticultural analysis. It is known in much of France as Côt, and, in Cahors, also as Auxerrois. There are in fact hundreds of local synonyms, since Malbec at one time was widely planted all over the country. Sensitivity to frost and proclivity to shatter or coulure (a disease that results in premature fruit drop) is the primary reason that Malbec has become a decreasing factor in most of France. Although plantings in the Medoc have decreased by over twothirds since the mid-twentieth century, Malbec is now the dominant red varietal in the Cahors area. The Appellation Controlée regulations for Cahors require a minimum content of 70%. Malbec is also planted in Chile, and there’s relatively little and recent acreage in California and Australia. It is usually blended with other red varietals in these countries. But Malbec truly comes into its own in Argentina, where it is the major red varietal planted. Much of the Malbec vines there were transplanted from Europe prior to the outbreak of phylloxera and most is therefore ungrafted, on its own roots. Sadly, over the years the bug infested Argentina, too, and vineyards are being replanted on resistant rootstock. Happily, the vines thrive in the arid climate of the Mendoza region in the foothills of the Andes. Made in the context of this South American nation’s Spanish and Italian heritage, it produces a delicious wine that has almost nothing in common with Bordeaux except the color. Argentines often spell it “Malbeck” and make wines from it that are slightly similar in flavor to those made in Europe, but with softer, lusher structure, more like New World Merlot. Another difference is that where French examples are usually considered short-lived, Argentine Malbecs seem to age fairly well. Successful Argentine Malbec growers claim that, in order to develop full maturity and distinction, Malbec needs “hang time” even after sugar levels indicate ripeness. Otherwise, immature Malbec can be very “green” tasting, without its characteristic notes of plum and anise. Malbec in Argentina has come to be appreciated for a spicy white pepper characteristic, the aroma of violets, and sweet, jammy fruit. It is a seductive wine that is typically warm and generous in the mouth, with plenty of flesh, and very appealing when young. Almost always producing a ripe and fruity, even plummy wine, Malbec can take oak aging or show well without it; it’s juicy and quaffable when young but can benefit from aging, developing an intriguing complexity with time in the bottle. It can range in price from as little as $7 to more than $75. The true potential of Argentine Malbec, and indeed in the entire spectrum of Argentine wines, is demonstrated by the fact that many of the world’s most renowned winemakers have come to Argentina to make wine. Both the legendary California winemaker Paul Hobbs, and Michel Rolland of Bordeaux, one of the world’s most famous winemakers, have created very high-end Malbecs. It may be the Italian component in the country’s mixed Latin family tree that fosters the fact that Malbec is an exceptional companion with a broad range of food. Its well-balanced fruit-and-acid profile makes it a natural with rare beef (bear in mind that Argentina is cattle country), but it’s just as good with simple fare from burgers to fried chicken. With its natural balance, good pairings include: cajun cuisine, calzones, cannelloni with meat, poultry, vegetable couscous, steak creole, Greek cuisine, deviled eggs, hummus, Indian cuisine, leg of lamb, Mexican cuisine with meat, pâté, spinach soufflé, and hearty pasta. For cheeses, think of harder styles that are either waxed or oiled, such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta Salata, Romano, Asiago, Pont l’Eveque, Gruyere, Manchego, Cantal, Comte, old Gouda, old Cheddar, Baulderstone, Beaufort, Leicester, aged Chesire, Chevre Noir, Wensleydale, Tilsit, Iberico, Mahon, Roncal, and Mizithra.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 Mendoza |
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