Tikal
Natural Mendoza Malbec
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
Another Chimney Corners Friday night dinner. Big fruit and smooth. Perfect with grilled baby lamb chops.
Another Chimney Corners Friday night dinner. Big fruit and smooth. Perfect with grilled baby lamb chops.
Aug 21st, 2017The Syrah in the blend adds some earthy, gamey, leather and spice notes to the aroma, an expression very reminiscent of the St. Joseph wines of northern Rhone. Medium to heavy body mouth feel and packed with dark cherry flavors and even some notes of haricot vert and mint. Medium long finish with the tannins balancing well with the coffee and red fruit after taste. A very polished style.
The Syrah in the blend adds some earthy, gamey, leather and spice notes to the aroma, an expression very reminiscent of the St. Joseph wines of northern Rhone. Medium to heavy body mouth feel and packed with dark cherry flavors and even some notes of haricot vert and mint. Medium long finish with the tannins balancing well with the coffee and red fruit after taste. A very polished style.
Jun 28th, 2017
Some serious funk upon opening. Blew off with aeration. Unripe plum on the nose. Blackberry, mint and some minerality. Not overly dry, but very precise in the finish. A fan of the Tikal for a while and the Natural is even better!
Some serious funk upon opening. Blew off with aeration. Unripe plum on the nose. Blackberry, mint and some minerality. Not overly dry, but very precise in the finish. A fan of the Tikal for a while and the Natural is even better!
Jan 29th, 2017
Indiscernible, but good enough to kill the bottle.
Indiscernible, but good enough to kill the bottle.
Dec 9th, 2016
Sense of light oak, touch of "muddiness" my friend would say and crisp finish on the palate.
Sense of light oak, touch of "muddiness" my friend would say and crisp finish on the palate.
Mar 26th, 2016Smooth, light, flavorful. Very soothing. A mood booster and day- decompressor for sure.
Smooth, light, flavorful. Very soothing. A mood booster and day- decompressor for sure.
Mar 2nd, 2016
