Luca Wines
Laborde Double Select Uco Valley Syrah
Laura Catena, a 4th generation winemaker who grew up in a traditional Argentine-Italian winemaking family in Mendoza. The wines are named after her children - Luca, Dante and Nicola - the background of the label is the McDermott coat of arms of her American husband, Daniel McDermott. Single-vineyard wine from land belonging to the Laborde family. Deep red with big ripe fruits and smoky oak. On the palate plum and jammy blackberry, spice with nice earthy character. Tannins are a bit rustic, lingering ending with toasty oak and spice. Nice value.
Laura Catena, a 4th generation winemaker who grew up in a traditional Argentine-Italian winemaking family in Mendoza. The wines are named after her children - Luca, Dante and Nicola - the background of the label is the McDermott coat of arms of her American husband, Daniel McDermott. Single-vineyard wine from land belonging to the Laborde family. Deep red with big ripe fruits and smoky oak. On the palate plum and jammy blackberry, spice with nice earthy character. Tannins are a bit rustic, lingering ending with toasty oak and spice. Nice value.
Jan 11th, 2019We had the 2013 Vintage on 1/14/24. Tastes and scents of blackberry, plum, mocha and pepper. Turned out pretty good considering the cork was bad. A little darker and minerality than the Monte’s from Chile.
We had the 2013 Vintage on 1/14/24. Tastes and scents of blackberry, plum, mocha and pepper. Turned out pretty good considering the cork was bad. A little darker and minerality than the Monte’s from Chile.
Jan 15th, 2024Nice wine, full bodied, long finish, oak noticeable
Nice wine, full bodied, long finish, oak noticeable
May 11th, 2020Drinks more like a Rhône than new world. Savory plum, leather, mild spice.
Drinks more like a Rhône than new world. Savory plum, leather, mild spice.
Mar 25th, 2018Last wine of the day. Not bad for my favorite varietal.
Last wine of the day. Not bad for my favorite varietal.
Feb 9th, 2018That's a keeper. Ripe fruit and robust body.
That's a keeper. Ripe fruit and robust body.
Aug 20th, 2016Bold, full bodied, balanced, tannins just right, would purchase again
Bold, full bodied, balanced, tannins just right, would purchase again
Jun 11th, 2016