Monday, July 14, 2008

Michel Torino CUMA malbec 2007

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:
Made with "Agencert Certified" Organic Grapes.

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a deep cherry core with bluish highlights that is consistent almost to the dark pink narrow rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with light intensity of a red fruit jam and a hint of sweet leather (but you really need to swirl the glass to get this aroma).

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with low plus tannins and medium mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to be pronounces ripe black cherry with a slight hint of bitter-sweet dark chocolate.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long sweet fruit (ripe black cherries or red grapes) finish.

Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$11.00.

Producers Notes:

Cafayate has become a top area for the production of Torrontes as its soil and climate conditions enhance this grape's varietal character. Intense perfumed aromas of tropical fruits with some floral hints of roses. Elegant and complex wine with a rich, mellow, and fruity taste.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Michel Torino CUMA Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

kennuncorked Tasting Notes

Production Practices:
Made with "Agencert Certified" Organic Grapes.

Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear and transparent. The core is a deep cherry core with bluish highlights that is consistent almost to the dark pink narrow rim.

Nose/Aromas:
Clean with light intensity of licorice and vanilla.

Palate:
Dry, medium bodied with medium minus tannins and medium++ mouth-watering acidity. The fruit characteristics seem to be hints of blackcurrent, black cherry and licorice.  There is no perception of alcohol (the alcohol level = 13.5%) indicating the alcohol in well integrated into the wine and all the components are in balance.

Finish/Length:
Clean with a long sweet blackcurrent finish.

Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$11.00.

Producers Notes:

Cafayate has become a top area for the production of Torrontes as its soil and climate conditions enhance this grape's varietal character. Intense perfumed aromas of tropical fruits with some floral hints of roses. Elegant and complex wine with a rich, mellow, and fruity taste.

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