12/10/2021 - scb05 Likes this wine:

Black currant and cherry, balanced with lighter side of tannins but needs time to open. Easily paintable with spicy and full meal, not quite at a rib-eye level.

4/27/2021 - scb05 wrote:

With Paul Tribolet

12/9/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Dry cherry, hint of plum. Tannins last nicely. 90-91

10/26/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Past its prime. A real shame. Normally the wines are fabulous

9/1/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Young still, big alcohol but very well balanced with the tannins and fruit. More powerful than expected with its moderately light nose. I will enjoy over the next 10-15+ years. Wish i had more.

2/4/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Simply luscious. If you have never tried a Tannat, you should. Imagine blackberry with dark chocolate and a moderate tannic finish.

2/4/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Simply luscious. If you have never tried a Tannat, you should. Imagine blackberry with dark chocolate and a moderate tannic finish. 92pts.

1/28/2012 - scb05 wrote:

Way too young but full of energy and body. Decanted for 2 hours and can go more. 94pts

7/29/2011 - scb05 wrote:

Nearing peak I think. 89-90.

7/26/2011 - scb05 wrote:

Velvet black currant. Light nose. Plenty of room to age.

8/23/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Light refreshing, some citrus. Excellent!

7/24/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Superb. Deep ripe sour cherry red, nearly black in the elegantly shaped bottle. Slightly more fruit than the 2005, however, tantalizing on the nose, long on the finish, very well balanced, and opens well after a half hour. Best enjoyed over winter game dishes or an extended evening with close friends. The Tannat grape is often blended due to its high tannin levels, however, Argentina's El Provenir knows how to shape this wine into one of my absolutely favorites. Looking forward to watching it grow over the course of 5-10+ years.

7/24/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Absolutely lovely - enjoy young and cold on a warm day with fish.

7/9/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Consistently below expectations - heavy fruit, bordering on a certain W-branded grape juice, wth little shiraz spice and flat on the nose. Good for the average drinker and/or a dinner party but definitely overrated by "those who know".

5/15/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Fresh and lovely.

5/15/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Reaching its peak, still enjoyable, black currant/boysenberry, light-med tannins.

3/24/2010 - scb05 wrote:

Way too young with no depth. Wait.

12/30/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Excellent with goat's cheese! Still can cellar for 3-5+ years so dont rush it.
Nice fruit/earth/tannin balance with a slight spice and cherry hint.

12/30/2009 - scb05 wrote:

a fab eastern German red! Fresh but sophisticated boysenberries, light to med tannins.

12/20/2009 - scb05 wrote:

An absolute stunning wine. Very dry full body with lingering tannins, cherry wood and plum, slightly high alcohol at 14.3% with plenty of cellaring time still available. A shame to open the only bottle now. The vineyard is a must visit in the Cafayate region in the north and the tasting room staff are very friendly. Tannat is for cabernet sav lovers who like a very full body but appreciate a little fruit.

11/7/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Surprisingly not living up to expectations. Clearly represented as a 91 PPoint wine but behaving closer to 89/88, perhaps a little lower. Could be a bad bottle and will retaste at a later date.

8/16/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Deep purple black currant, slight tobacco, full body but balanced tannins. Lovely!

7/26/2009 - scb05 wrote:

very young still

6/5/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Nose was off but taste was ok - past its peak

5/3/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Young but beautiful

3/19/2009 - scb05 wrote:

wow - a lovely, medium bodied, light tannin, hints of vanilla and spice, a delight to cellar for a year or two and then enjoy for a long time. This is a bottle that amazingly compares to the 04 Reserve, albeit lighter, yet its nearly half the price.

3/17/2009 - scb05 wrote:

almost ripe (slightly young) blackberries, well balanced, smooth finish. A very drinkable wine for a private evening for two or a dinner party the same!

1/23/2009 - scb05 wrote:

lovely but still too young

1/1/2009 - scb05 wrote:

Lovely desert wine, still holding well. Ripe apricots and velvet. Can drink now or lay down for 3 more years

12/29/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Lovely tannins, bold

11/30/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Excellent Rioja

11/22/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Past its prime - brownish in color. Ashame.

11/22/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Still very good and nearing its peak

11/22/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Nearing its peak

9/27/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Not nearly as good as expected. Very drinkable, but not the reported 91 PP.

6/6/2008 - scb05 wrote:

ok, earthy, young

5/31/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Nearing the end - drinkable and smooth, but to be finished by year end. Color beginning to brown.

4/12/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Still young

12/12/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Super!

2/1/2008 - scb05 wrote:

Slightly acidic but fresh and still relatively young.

1/18/2008 - scb05 wrote:

A lovely full body coupled with strong but well balanced tannins and appreciable earth. The nose hinted of some distractions that were not followed through in tasting.

1/1/2008 - scb05 wrote:

A lovely Margaux with many years still left in it- definitely opened too soon. Nice/aging color, even tannins.

12/28/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Again, a classic full body dornfelder! Ruby red / near purple. Reaching its peak (perhaps +2 yrs).

Enjoy !!!

12/28/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Full body classic dornfelder. Ruby red/near purple. Reaching its peak (maybe 2 yrs still)Lovely!

12/28/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Lovely color, nose and legs. Nearing its peak and very drinkable now. Enjoy!

12/24/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Very nice but reaching its peak. Classic rioja flavor and colors.

12/24/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Lovely but quickly passing its peak. Cork was nearly through and very fragile. Color naturally fading but retained classic rioja aged flavors. Drink now.

12/15/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Lovely - decanted and a big surprise

12/16/2007 - scb05 wrote:

Super - but on the edge

11/14/2007 - scb05 wrote:

superb!