Mascota Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipú District) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $14.99-16.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: April 9th, 2019
Tasting Notes: The 2017 edition of this entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon from Mascota Vineyards (producers of the divine Unanime) is an, overall, more balanced wine. Especially on the palate where, in previous years, wild berry acidity was relied upon to off-set high levels of residual sugar. For 2017, we see a cut back in the RS and the acidity used to keep the palate vibrant and food friendly, a welcomed change and one that better compliments the ripe, yet, brambly, wild berry and savoury spice flavour profile. Excellent value. Drink 2019-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Mascota Vineyards 2015 Unanime (Maipú District) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $28.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: March 22nd, 2019
Tasting Notes: A hedonistic blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec and 15% Cabernet Franc, the Unanime shows lively, dark and red fruit aromas on the fruit-forward, expressive nose with notes of vanilla, sweet incense smoke and herbs in the background.
The palate that follows is equally fruit-forward with concentrated mixed berry fruit suggesting off-dry levels of residual sugar, yet, the wine is (mostly) dry with a wave of savoury goodness enveloping the fruit mid-palate and through to the long, smoke'n'spice flavoured finish.
At four years of age, this tasty blend is ready to g now. Drink 2019-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Mascota Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipú District) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $16.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: June 22nd, 2017
Tasting Notes: The appealing nose of ripe cassis, brambly cherries and spiced oak is a little let down by the slightly, unbalanced palate, which, although finishes dry, is top-heavy with intense, wild berry acidity used to off-set the residual sugar perceptible upon entry. Drink now-2017.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca
