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| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2023 and 2027 (based on 210 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 5 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by DB Lawton on 12/29/2023 & rated 90 points: Surprisingly rich and better than the 2017 Catena from the evening before. Had w Roast Chicken Nachos and everyone liked it. One more bottle on hand (168 views) | | | Tasted by SH Wu on 12/14/2023 & rated 87 points: I enjoy this every vintage. Fresh red fruit acidity blends with the sweet and spicy from the cask to form a flavorful experience in the mouth. Tobacco, mocha and vanilla are contrasted with a fresh acidic lift. (281 views) | | | Tasted by Pontifax on 1/3/2023 & rated 90 points: New vintage of this for me....
On nose: prominent oak and ripe blackberries.
On palate: above flavour notes enhanced, in addition to some heat from the 14.5% alcohol.....after a 2 hour decant, warm cigar tobacco , spices, fresh coffee, vibrant tannins , tart raspberry , and a dry wisp of vanilla, on a full body ....the wine is only 3 years old, but has promise, once fully knit together....dark , opaque , purple / black in glass with no lightening at the rim...try again in 5 years.....currently, good steak wine. (397 views) | | | Tasted by camroc830 on 12/20/2022 & rated 89 points: Malbec, merlot, cab sau blend. Aerated and filtered into the decanter and left for 3 hours. Bright citrus, sour cherry hints on the nose and palate. Crisp, a bit tart. Did not open much in the glass. Integrated tannins and a nice finish, though. A drinkable, middle of the pack wine. QPR about 1. (338 views) |
| Bodega Norton Producer website
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NORTON
Astonished at the features of the place, and pushed by his visionary spirit, in 1895, an English Engineer, Mr. Edmund J. P. Norton planted the first vines importing them from France, thereby giving origin to what was the first winery in the area. Almost 100 years later, Austrian businessman, Mr. Gernot Langes–Swarovski, travelled to Mendoza and experienced the same fascination for the region beauty, the warmth of its people, and the excellent conditions for vine growing. By means of an innovative work system called Mapping the practice “Vineyards inside the vineyard” is applied. For that, vineyards are divided into small parcels that enable the work and individual tracking to achieve their maximum potential. The 5 farms have over 1200 ha fit for growing vine, 680 ha out of which are currently cultivated.
Le domaine Bodega Norton figure aujourd’hui parmi les meilleures exploitations viticoles d’Argentine, avec ses parcelles La Colonia (Luján de Cuyo, 450 ha), Perdriel (100 ha), Agrelo (30 ha), Lunlunta (20 ha) et Medrano (70 ha). Quasiment tous les cépages importants y sont cultivés, autant pour les vins rouges (malbec, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, barbera, sangiovese, syrah et pinot noir) que pour les blancs (torrontés, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, sémillon, chenin blanc et riesling). Les chais sont à la pointe de la modernité. Comme il est de coutume pour les vins d’outre-mer, les vins sont classés en différents niveaux de qualitéRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.Privada
NORTON PRIVADA
ORIGINALLY RESERVED FOR THE FAMILY’S PRIVATE CELLAR.
The harmonic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot grapes represents the singular bond between nature and the passion of our people Originally reserved for the Swarovski family, we are now delighted to share it with you.
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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