El Esteco Old Vines 1958 Criolla 2018, Cafayate Valley

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Salta, Argentina

$28.39

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

The plantings of the mission grape at El Esteco go back 50 years and the materials in these sandy with mica soils are...

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WineAlign Exchange Tasting Notes
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WineAlign Exchange Tasting Notes

Food Pairing: seared Ahi tuna steaks with a soy sauce and toasted sesame honey marinade.

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Criolla is the Argentine name for the mission grape in California and país in Chile, all of which came from cuttings...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A mid-weight to light wine, very intriguing, pinot noir-esque with ethereal tannic presence. Bright and vibrant,...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Criolla is increasing in popularity, thought to be a crossing of the Mission grape and Muscat of Alexandria. This...

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