Finca Decero 2016 Remolinos Vineyard Malbec (Agrelo) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: Special order, private wine stores
Cost: $23.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: August 2nd, 2018
Re-tasted: April 3rd, 2019
Tasting Notes: Sourced from a single, high altitude vineyard in the Agrelo appellation of Mendoza and distinguished by a sweet'n'earthy, flower bed note on the feminine, red berry scented nose. Offers good concentration and balance between fruit, savoury, oak and acid components on the full-ish, rounded palate. A lengthy, spice-laced finish lingers pleasantly. Drink now-2020.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca
Re-tasting Notes: This uber-smooth Malbec is ageing nicely with an opulent, lushness to the palate that is instantly enjoyable. The alcohol is starting to be noticeable, just a touch, but enough to think the original drinking window is probably still right. Enjoy this beauty over the next year and a half.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Finca Decero 2014 Remolinos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Agrelo) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: Special order, private wine stores
Cost: $23.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: August 20th, 2018
Tasting Notes: This dry, single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon has intense dark fruit and silky tannins with a touch of added depth from savoury, spice'n'cocoa powder notes and clean, wild berry acidity. Finishes a bit 'hot', not fully incorporating the 14.5% alcohol into the medium-plus bodied palate. Ready to go now. Drink 2018-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca
Finca Decero 2014 Remolinos Vineyard Malbec (Agrelo) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: Special order, private wine stores
Cost: $23.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: May 23rd, 2017
Tasting Notes: A well-balanced Malbec sourced from a single, high altitude vineyard in the Agrelo appellation of Mendoza offering layers of concentrated, dried, dark fruit aromas and sweet vanilla and crushed violet notes on the refined nose. Spends 14 months maturing in French oak barrels and neutral tanks (90/10 split, respectively) prior to bottling, contributing a lushness to the wine and rounding the edges of the tannins and natural acidity. Palate is smooth, concentrated and offers good continuity from the nose. A lengthy, spice-laced finish lingers pleasantly. Drink now-2020.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca
