2011 Bodega O. Fournier Malbec-Tempranillo Urban Uco

Community Tasting Notes (23) Avg Score: 86.9 points

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  1/30/2023 - Forefather wrote:

  Rotary gift

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  5/12/2020 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  50% Malbec, 50% Tempranillo
  from Valle de Uco at 1,100 m.
  Manual harvest. Fermentation in stainless steel vats.
  Aged 3 months in French oak barrels.
  14.5% Abv.
  Winery: Bodega O. Fournier
  
  A(ccuray)=2: Med deep garnet/amber rim. Ripe, warm, enticing.
  B(alance)=3: Fine matured fruit with acid backbone and resolved tannin.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark and red berries, spices, mint, chocolate.
  D(epth)=1: Supple mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
  
  Bargain on release but not so appealing.
  Stashed away and patience rewarded!
  One can literally sense the acidity of the Tempranillo
  counteracting the harsher Malbec tannin.
  
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  4/15/2020 - srositano wrote: 90 Points

  When we bought this wine, it was a QPR play only. Hated the first few; let them sleep. Few years ago improved but showed surprising age potential.
  All I can say now is "wow." Drink 'em up now if any left. Simply fantastic. Think structured Pinot or higher end Gamay. This is a very nice fresh wine still, with clear traces of Tempranillo, yet its own special thing. Last two bottles going soon!

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  1/3/2014 - JuliannaD wrote: 87 Points

  What a deal from K&L! This is very juicy and fruity with black pepper giving it a nice old world streak.

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  9/20/2013 - bg3034 wrote: 88 Points

  PnP through Nuance Wine Finer. Dark ruby color. Cherries, strawberry and a little heat on the nose. On the palate, cherries and spice, longer finish, a little oak. Not the most nuanced or complex of wines, but a wonderfully hedonistic wine at $12. Very enjoyable for what it is. 88+ points. Aloha!

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