Arraigo Benegas
Old Vines Mendoza Red Blend
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors, blueberry and blackberry fruit with spicy herb, cacao, tobacco and toasty oak. Fine soft tannins, well balanced, good acidity, long finish, ending with fruit and oak. Aged well. Pair with a hearty beef dish.
Blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, the rest Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petite Verdot, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors, blueberry and blackberry fruit with spicy herb, cacao, tobacco and toasty oak. Fine soft tannins, well balanced, good acidity, long finish, ending with fruit and oak. Aged well. Pair with a hearty beef dish.
Jul 24th, 2023
#AgedWineTuesday
it's been 7 weeks in self quarantine, so we decided that enough is enough, and we're going to meet by the lake, and have some wine and cheeses (6 ft from each other of course).
This is a gorgeous 10 year old Bordeaux blend from Argentina. Earthy, with lots of fruits to balance it out.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices chocolates, tobacco, coke, vegetables, bell pepper, earth, wet leaves, herbs and peppercorn.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 10 year old is showing great complexity and mouthfeel at this point. Probably at its peak.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show more complexity and structure. Started to decline after 4 hours, but there was not much left.
Thanks for sharing, Wendy.
This Old Vine Cuvee is much different than their regular blend, the complexity (and price) reflect that. A Delicious wine.
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months. Vines were planted at the beginning of the last century.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50.
#AgedWineTuesday
it's been 7 weeks in self quarantine, so we decided that enough is enough, and we're going to meet by the lake, and have some wine and cheeses (6 ft from each other of course).
This is a gorgeous 10 year old Bordeaux blend from Argentina. Earthy, with lots of fruits to balance it out.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, raisins, vanilla, oak, licorice, spices chocolates, tobacco, coke, vegetables, bell pepper, earth, wet leaves, herbs and peppercorn.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 10 year old is showing great complexity and mouthfeel at this point. Probably at its peak.
Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show more complexity and structure. Started to decline after 4 hours, but there was not much left.
Thanks for sharing, Wendy.
This Old Vine Cuvee is much different than their regular blend, the complexity (and price) reflect that. A Delicious wine.
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months. Vines were planted at the beginning of the last century.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50.
Um. Yeah. 100 year old vines managed barreled in a way that makes it taste like a $200 wine
Um. Yeah. 100 year old vines managed barreled in a way that makes it taste like a $200 wine
Nov 2nd, 2018