With an recession looming and everyone pumping the cost equivalent of 99 point barolo into our cars, you'll be pleased to know there's still some value out there for your wine buck. The 2006 Clos de los Siete is a 92 pointer for $15 or less. Again this cements Argentina as one of the best value growing regions in the world. Coming in at a whopping 15% alc I wouldn't classify this as a summer wine, but if you wait too long, it might not be available come Fall!
Clos de los Siete is a beautiful velvety purple out of the bottle, almost opaque. With plum and vanilla on the nose it literally lures you into the glass. Clos is velvety but leaves a touch of tannin. It's very fruit forward but is surprisingly dry. Definitely let the bottle breath for half an hour before partaking. More affordable wine to come... Cheers!
From Mr. Parker:
The 2006 Clos de los Siete is a slightly different blend with 50% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Syrah. Opaque purple-colored, it has a similar expressive nose including fragrant plum, blueberry, and black cherry. Ripe, sweet, and seamless, it admirably hides its tannin under all the fruit. It will evolve for several years but who will have the willpower to defer gratification? It is an awesome value. Clos de los Siete is a project of Michel Rolland. The vineyard, located about 60 miles south of Mendoza at about 3000 feet of elevation, has 300 acres in production with another 875 planted
1 comment:
I found the blend of syrah, cabernet, malbec (one of my favorites), and merlot to be the perfect combination. The wine was bold and subdued at the same time. Delicious. I recommend it.
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