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16¾/20
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Terroir 2013
Mendoza, ArgentinaIf there was a perfect method to approach malbec the Los Hormigas Terroir Series would be it. It’s all Uco Valley fruit, all harvested by hand from a mix of two high-density vineyards, one at Vista Flores and two spots in Tupungato. They describe the soil as “gravelly, alluvial with abundant stones but limited active limestone presence.” In 2013 the temperatures were less than normal spawning fine levels of acidity and lower alcohol content. Half the wine is aged in cement piletas for 12 months, 25 percent in stainless steel vats, and 25 percent in untoasted large oak foudres. The result is a vivid, red-fruited wine full of Bing cherries and cranberries with a savoury, floral, tea undercurrent. The finish is prolonged but smooth and balanced shouting drink me with grilled beef. Delicious.Tasted: 11 April 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $31.99 | 750ml | private wine shops - New District |
| AB | $21.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| QC | $23.00 | 750ml | SAQ |
Grape: MalbecUPC: 806145000093
