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Urraca Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
Mendoza, Argentina

$19.95 (271080)

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June 08, 2013

Critic Reviews (3)

Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A bold, spicy, whippersnapper of a cabernet with taught fruit and good bones for ageing. Needs some protein - a...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is 100% estate grown cabernet from vineyards in Agrelo - a sub-district of Mendoza. From the resinous, chocolaty...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Maturing and still heavily marked by wood, this comes across as old school Rioja with a little extra heft and depth...

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Philip Coville
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Adam
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Nose of plum and cassis with a nice toasted layer and a touch of chocolate, herbs and mint. The palate is very concentrated dark berry with notable charred tarry notes. The balance is very good with a strong seem of acidity, chewy tannins and a medium long finish. The oak is perhaps a bit overdone, but this would be a happy accompaniment to a juicy steak.

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