CASE PRICE = $15.99 per bottle (add 12+ quantity to your basket)
Notes from the Winemaker:
As soon as Pascual Toso arrived in Argentina, he settled in Mendoza and started working in an import business. Very soon, however, he came to appreciate the exceptional quality of the grapes in the region and firmly believed that there was a promising future for winemaking in Mendoza. As he had been involved closely with the development of his family wine business in Piamonte, he decided to do the same in Mendoza. In 1890, Pascual Toso established his first winery in San José, Guaymallén. At the beginning of the twentieth century, our founder decided to expand the business and acquired vineyards in Maipú, which he correctly believed contained the best quality grapes in the region. At his estate "Las Barrancas", he built another winery. Today, the Maipú area is considered by technicians to be the prime wine-producing area not only in the region of Mendoza, but throughout Argentina.
What Does It Taste Like?This is a single vineyard wine, from Barrancas Vineyard in the Maipu Province of Mendoza, one of the prime wine producing areas of Argentina.
Paul Hobbs is the consulting winemaker.80% is aged in American oak and 20% in French oak.With lovely boysenberry and raspberry fruit harmoniously mixing with plenty of vanilla, spice and chocolate shavings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has a lengthy, focused finish.
Ratings & Reviews
90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:"The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva is dark ruby red with aromas of toast, cinnamon, clove, a hint of balsamic, cassis, and black currant. On the palate it displays a racy personality with lively acidity and a bit of underlying tannin. This savory effort can be approached now, although it is likely to blossom for another 1-2 years." - Jay Miller (Dec 2010)
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2006 vintage):"Dark and smoky on the nose, but in a good way, with asphalt and pure blackberry aromas. The wine strikes the palate with immediate grace and power. It’s chocolaty yet bright, with toasty oak and vanilla stirring up the finish. A polished and poised wine with a smooth profile." -MS (05/08)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2006 vintage):"The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva was aged for 12 months in new oak, 80% American and 20% French. The nose is dominated by cedary oak aromas but there are also attractive notes of boysenberry, red currant, and black raspberry. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied wine with excellent depth and plenty of red and black fruit flavors. There is enough well concealed tannin to support 3-5 years of further development in the bottle." -Jay Miller (12/07)
Wine Spectator Magazine (2006 vintage):"This is quite ripe, with velvety textured raspberry and dark plum fruit layered with notes of mocha and milk chocolate. The fleshy, smoky finish is very fan-friendly. Drink now through 2009." -JM (05/08)
