Rutini Wines 2015 Cabernet-Malbec (Mendoza) Argentina
Availability: Private wine stores like Everything Wine
Cost: $29.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: April 21st, 2019
Tasting Notes: A 50-50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec with a bright and tangy structure supporting ripe, dark and red berry fruit and savoury notes of charred oak, tar, smokey herbs, licorice and chirpy tannins. Finishes long with lingering spices and lip-smacking acidity, perfect for the dinner table and versatile, pairing well with BBQ pork and chicken dishes. Drink 2019-2022.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2019 IconWines.ca
Rutini Wines 2015 Trupeter Malbec (Tupungato) Mendoza - Argentina
Availability: Special order, private wine stores
Cost: $20.78 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: June 10th, 2017
Tasting Notes: A graceful, approachable Malbec with evenly matched fruit and savoury characters: blackberry, cherry, charred oak, sweet spice, licorice and fig. Full-ish, with good texture and smooth, smokey tannins. Shows potential for further development over the next 2-3 years. Drink now-2021.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca
