Where do I begin, this wine is gorgeous in the glass, on the nose, on the Palate and at the finish.
On the pour Lunta is a deep rich dark red and on the nose spice, chocolate. lavender and woods. On the Palate there is intense flavors of raspberry, black current (aka Cassis) leather and a hint of balsamic, blackberry and plum on the long alluring finish. Light bodied and brilliant wine!
Excellent wine to drink alone or with food such as roast pork, ribs and maybe a gourmet pizza with Feta and Artichoke.
If you read the back of the bottle you will read a bit more about this wine, which I think is wonderful information. I always did like a wine that has a story, so I always look for the story on the back of the bottle.
This wine is from the southernmost parcel of the Mendoza region in Argentina. The vineyard location is Lujan de Cuyo-3280 feet above sea level and the vineyards were planted in 1928. Does anyone remember what they were doing in 1928? I don't either, lol. So the vines are 83 years old which could make this an old vine wine perhaps, if you think in those terms. What I find interesting is some of the vines that produced this amazing wine are older than most of us today. In most vineyards new vines are planted yearly but they still have the grandparent and in this case the great grandparent vines which started it all.
Great vineyard, old vines, and great wine maker. That is a recipe for success. This wine is produced by Mendel. It is funny you mention the lavender on the nose. Their main wine always has that floral nose to it. It is one of the best buys in Malbec for $20 or less.
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