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Red
2004 Bodega O. Fournier Alfa Crux Blend
Tempranillo Blend
- Argentina
- Mendoza
- Valle de Uco
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Community Tasting Notes 27
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Barolo Freak Likes this wine: 88 points
November 19, 2021 - I was gifted this bottle many years ago by a wine a novice. The bottle was buried deep in my wine cellar and forgot that I had it. I was digging for another bottle when I discovered it and I popped it open. The cork disintegrated when I removed it and I feared for the worst. After decanting and straining I was delighted to find that the Alfa Crux was surprisingly youthful. The Alfa Crux is deep Purple in color and is very tawny. My first impressions were not that great, but the wine evolved as it sat in the decanter. After an hour it started to develop and I was surprised that I liked it. Malbec is not my cup of Tea, but this one was pretty good.
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Volleyball Likes this wine: 93 points
January 17, 2021 - Excellent full bodied wine. Drinking very well right now.
Deep color, fairly intense nose.
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Dweissthun Likes this wine: 93 points
January 1, 2020 - Still doing fine, excellent wine
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Lempi Likes this wine: 92 points
August 18, 2016 - Lovely
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bvin Likes this wine:
October 17, 2013 - Excellent as always
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By David Lawrason
10/10/2012 (link)(O. Fournier Alfa Crux, Uco Valley, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
10/3/2012 (link)(O. Fournier Alfa Crux, Uco Valley, Mendoza red) Subscribe to see review text.
Sommelier Journal
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By Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
December 2009 (link)(Bodegas O. Fournier Alfa Crux, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina) Alfa Crux is this winery’s premier line, named after one of the stars of the Southern Cross. The wines are made from individually selected barrels, aged in new oak for 18 months and in bottle for an additional 12 months before release. This blend of 50% Tempranillo, 30% Malbec, and 20% Merlot has notes of mocha, cherry, cassis, rose petal, and smoke. It is rich, complex, and understated, with beautiful balance and a long finish. The 2005 is also on the market, but is still very young and closed. O. Fournier is a benchmark producer and, though less recognized in this market than Catena, a must-have for your wine list. Sommelier's Choice: Top Releases of 2009
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By Catherine Fallis, MS, ACWP
April 2009 (link)(Bodegas O. Fournier Alfa Crux Blend, Uco Valley, Mendoza) Alfa Crux is this winery’s premier line, named after another star of the Southern Cross. The Alfa Crux wines are made from selected barrels, aged in new oak for 18 months and in bottle for an additional 12 months before release. This blend of 50% Tempranillo, 30% Malbec, and 20% Merlot displays notes of mocha, cherry, cassis, rose petal, and smoke. Rich, complex, and understated, it has beautiful balance and a long finish. The 2005 is also on the market, but is still young and closed. O. Fournier is a benchmark producer, and though less well known in this market than Catena, a must-have for your wine list. Special Report: Argentina
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2004
- Type Red
- Producer Bodega O. Fournier
- Varietal Tempranillo Blend
- Designation Alfa Crux Blend
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Argentina
- Region Mendoza
- SubRegion Valle de Uco
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 7798098891763, 7798098894917
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 75 (36%)
- Consumed 131 (64%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryArgentina
- RegionMendoza
- SubRegionValle de Uco
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