http://www.saltshaker.net/20051013/salon-del-vino-part-iii Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:18:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051013/salon-del-vino-part-iii#comment-205 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Technological Wonder Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:17:03 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051014/salon-del-vino-part-iii#comment-205 [...] Viña Constancia Ariano Merlot 2005 - sweet, juicy berry fruit, tobacco, cocoa, a touch smoky on the finish, the flavors slightly green - common for Merlot in Uruguay, but a good wine. Don Adelio Ariano Tannat-Cabernet Franc Reserva 2004 - barrique aged, this 50:50 blend is dominated, in a good way, by the Cabernet Franc - tobacco, dry grass and weeds, and red fruit flavors are the hallmarks of this parent of the more well-known Cabernet Sauvignon, and it’s one of my favorite grapes - this wine has great structure, and the Tannat adds more depth and complexity to the Cabernet - quite good. As a note, I’d also tasted their pure Cabernet Franc back during the Salon del Vino in October and liked it quite a bit. Don Adelio Ariano Tannat Reserva 2004 - also barrique aged, this wine showcases the Tannat with blackberry, black plum, and cinnamon flavors, it’s got soft tannins and good length, though I found it to be a trifle high in acidity, a good wine. [...] [...] Viña Constancia Ariano Merlot 2005 - sweet, juicy berry fruit, tobacco, cocoa, a touch smoky on the finish, the flavors slightly green - common for Merlot in Uruguay, but a good wine. Don Adelio Ariano Tannat-Cabernet Franc Reserva 2004 - barrique aged, this 50:50 blend is dominated, in a good way, by the Cabernet Franc - tobacco, dry grass and weeds, and red fruit flavors are the hallmarks of this parent of the more well-known Cabernet Sauvignon, and it’s one of my favorite grapes - this wine has great structure, and the Tannat adds more depth and complexity to the Cabernet - quite good. As a note, I’d also tasted their pure Cabernet Franc back during the Salon del Vino in October and liked it quite a bit. Don Adelio Ariano Tannat Reserva 2004 - also barrique aged, this wine showcases the Tannat with blackberry, black plum, and cinnamon flavors, it’s got soft tannins and good length, though I found it to be a trifle high in acidity, a good wine. [...]

]]> http://www.saltshaker.net/20051013/salon-del-vino-part-iii#comment-84 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Buenos Vinos Fri, 02 Dec 2005 12:19:30 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051014/salon-del-vino-part-iii#comment-84 [...] Trapiche Ciento Veinte Años 2002 - The only blend of the evening, taking the classic Bordeaux blend, but instead of the Cabernets and Merlot being the usual 80-90% of the blend, Malbec takes a stronger stance here - 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot - from the Maipú Valley in Mendoza. Bright red currant fruit, very “juicy,” black pepper, and a hint of chalky soil. Well integrated structure with good acidity, soft tannins, and noticeable but not overpowering oak. Drink on its own or with a steak. Highly recommended. (I liked this wine quite a bit during the Salon del Vino back in October as well.) [...] [...] Trapiche Ciento Veinte Años 2002 - The only blend of the evening, taking the classic Bordeaux blend, but instead of the Cabernets and Merlot being the usual 80-90% of the blend, Malbec takes a stronger stance here - 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot - from the Maipú Valley in Mendoza. Bright red currant fruit, very “juicy,” black pepper, and a hint of chalky soil. Well integrated structure with good acidity, soft tannins, and noticeable but not overpowering oak. Drink on its own or with a steak. Highly recommended. (I liked this wine quite a bit during the Salon del Vino back in October as well.) [...]

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