Graffigna 2015 Malbec - 85pts

Graffigna 2015 Malbec (San Juan) Argentina

Availability: Private wine stores

Cost: $12.59 + taxes

Alcohol: 14%

Date Tasted: November 4th, 2017

Tasting Notes: A fruity and juicy, mixed-berry driven Malbec with some brooding, dark fruit and light spice notes in the background of the medium-plus intense nose. The palate is bright and a bit sharp with a similar, berry-forward profile with dusty, rough tannins and toasted oak chip notes on the short(ish) finish. Drink now-2019.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca

Graffigna 2015 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio - 84pts

Graffigna 2015 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio (San Juan) Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores

Cost: $12.59 + taxes

Alcohol: 13.5%

Date Tasted: July 4th, 2016

Tasting Notes: A little 'bigger' in the mouth for 2015, mostly due to the increased residual alcohol creating added weight and a touch of 'heat'. Otherwise, a consistent, fruity profile of pear, apple and apricot with light mineral notes on the muted nose and the crisp, pineapple acidity-infused palate. Drink now-2017.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2016 IconWines.ca

Graffigna 2014 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio - 85pts

Graffigna 2014 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio (San Juan) Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores

Cost: $12.59 + taxes

Alcohol: 12.5%

Date Tasted: July 11th, 2015

Tasting Notes: A light, subtle Pinot Gris, with nothing out-of-place, though, nothing terribly memorable either. Perfect as a picnic wine for a hot day to pair with salads and sandwiches. Apricot and apple lead on the doux nose and refreshing palate, with tropical fruit acidity and delicate mineral notes supporting. Drink now-2016.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Graffigna 2013 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio - 86pts

Graffigna 2013 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio (San Juan) Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores

Cost: $14.49

Alcohol: 13.5%

Date Tasted: November 7th, 2014

Tasting Notes: Oh to have reviewed this wine in Summer! Now that it's winter we'll have to use this wine as a conduit back to that warm, sunny deck that where we sit with a glass of crisp, slightly off-dry white wine and soak in the imaginary rays.

Subtle on the apricot and apple scented nose, this well-priced Grigio is all about its balance of light, orchard fruit flavours, tangy tropical fruit acidity and delicate mineral notes on the palate. The taste of summer in a glass. Drink now-2015.

 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca

Graffigna 2011 Centenario Reserve Malbec - 86pts

Graffigna 2011 Centenario Reserve Malbec (San Juan) Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $14.49
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: March 13th, 2014

Tasting Notes: Impressive intensity and balance of aromas on the nose of this Malbec with ripe blackberry and sweet spices in the lead supported by light, toasted oak and sun-drenched rock notes. Palate is front-loaded with a wave of bright, wild-berry acidity and intense mixed-berry fruit flavours, though, smooth-ish tannins and tasty spice and mineral notes linger through to a moderate finish. Enjoy this wine with a straight-forward, juicy, grilled steak. Drink now-2015.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2014 IconWines.ca