South American Blind Tasting
Simon's House
Tasted April 25, 2009 by pete s. with 363 views
Flight 1 (6 notes)
Red
2005 Tikal Patriota
90 points
Favorite of the tasting. Nice concentrated berries with a long finish. Interesting blend.
Red
2007 Clos de los Siete
86 points
Disappointment of the night. Total oak bomb...overpowered the fruit. Loved the '06 which made it even more disappointing. The oak integrated slightly as the night went on but not what I was expecting.
Red
2005 Santa Ema Merlot Reserva
88 points
Surprise of the night. Interesting spicy nose, almost musky. Good fruit and smooth tannins. Great value.
Red
2008 Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Malbec Don Miguel Gascón
82 points
Muted nose. Nice fruit on the entry but this wine has the definition of a hollow mid palate. Just disappears. One can do much better...even at $12.
Red
2006 Viña Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva
85 points
Decent cab for the price. Interesting green streak through the mid palate. A little boring.