Bodega Finca Las Moras 2015 Reserva Tannat - 86pts

Bodega Finca Las Moras 2015 Reserva Tannat (San Juan) Argentina 

Availability: BCLDB stores

Cost: $12.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: April 17th, 2017

Tasting Notes: The thick-skinned Tannat makes for a meaty alternative to Argentina's signature red grape, Malbec. Similar blackberry and plum fruit are on offer, but framed by smoky, olive-soaked, charcoal tannins on the dry, full-bodied, spice-infused palate. One could argue this wine is unrefined, but it is true to the variety and charmingly rustic. Excellent value.

Ready to go now, though, best after 4+ hours of decanting. Drink 2017-2019.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca

Bodega Finca Las Moras 2013 Paz - 87pts

Bodega Finca Las Moras 2013 Paz (Valle de Perdernal) San Juan - Argentina

Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $15.99-17.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: April 13th, 2017

Tasting Notes: A soft, rounded Malbec with light tannins and juicy, berry acidity. Full-bodied with a fruit-forward palate and bouquet; blackberry, plum, cherry, oak, vanilla-cream, licorice and light herbs. Pair with sticky, BBQ ribs. Drink now-2018.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca

Bodegas Finca Las Moras 2014 Reserva Tannat - 86pts

Bodegas Finca Las Moras 2014 Reserva Tannat (San Juan) Argentina 

Availability: BCLDB stores

Cost: $12.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: July 4th, 2016

Tasting Notes: Makes a nice, dry alternative to similarly priced Argentinian Malbecs which more often than not, have too much residual sugar. Tannat is spicy and exotic, but still possesses an approachable layer of dark fruit on the smoky-olive and blueberry-infused nose and the full bodied, black plum and toasted oak palate with rustic acidity and charcoal tannins. A little rough around the edges, yet, utterly intriguing at its Under $15 price-point. Drink 2016-2018.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright IconWines.ca 2016

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