Region/Country:
Mendoza, Argentina
Production Practices:
Kosher for Passover Mevushal Le Mehadrin
"Sustainable" agricultural practices - no confirmation.
Not produced using "Organic" or "Biodynamic" practices.
Varietal/Blend:
Bonarda
Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, moderately transparent, dark cherry core fading to medium dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of red cherry fruit of moderate intensity along with hints of green herbs and a little earthiness and leather in the background. After an intense swirl the earthiness and leather aromas seemed the more pronounced with the red cherry fruit fading to the background.
Palate:
Dry, light(++) body with medium(+) mouth-watering acidity, and medium(+) tannin. There is no indication of alcohol burn (12.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are a medium(-) intensity of red cherry.
Varietal/Blend:
Bonarda
Appearance:
With the glass tilted, the wine is clear, moderately transparent, dark cherry core fading to medium dark pink rim.
Nose/Aromas:
Clean with an initial impression of red cherry fruit of moderate intensity along with hints of green herbs and a little earthiness and leather in the background. After an intense swirl the earthiness and leather aromas seemed the more pronounced with the red cherry fruit fading to the background.
Palate:
Dry, light(++) body with medium(+) mouth-watering acidity, and medium(+) tannin. There is no indication of alcohol burn (12.5% ABV) indicating that it is well integrated into the wine and in balance with the other components. The fruit characteristics are a medium(-) intensity of red cherry.
Finish/Length:
The finish is clean with a long lingering ripe cherry fruit length.
The finish is clean with a long lingering ripe cherry fruit length.
Conclusions:
Not having experience with Kosher wines and a single previous experience with Bonarda, I cannot conclude if this is a poor, mediocre, good, or great example of a wine made from this grape variety. What I can state is that this wine is free of defects, the components seem to be in balance, the length of the finish is long. There is some complexity on the nose (aromas), however on the palate the flavors seem not complex with the primary red fruit prominent. I believe that this wine should be consumed within the next twelve months considering the vital components of alcohol, acidity, fruit, and tannin are of levels that do not bode well for ageing potential. This is an enjoyable, easy to drink wine for now.
Cost:
Approximate retail price: US$11.00
Producers Notes:
Byblos Dry Bonardas are well known in the U.S. for their popular prices and deep pungency on the palate. Bonarda is an Italian grape varietal that was transported to Argentina by Italian immigrants in the 19th Century. Bonarda is a rich, fruity grape – dry, it will remind you of a cross between Shiraz and Chianti - very original. The Dry Bonarda is perfect with beef, veal, poultry or lamb dishes of any kind. If you love Italian or South American wines, you'll really like the dry Bonarda.
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