Espuela del Gaucho
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Espuela del Gaucho 2009 Torrontés (Mendoza)
- $15
Opens with classic lychee and melon aromas and only a touch of flower blossom. The palate has a nice, clean, healthy feel and flavors of green apple, lime and melon. Exceedingly clean and easygoing, with juicy acidity and proper balance.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Espuela del Gaucho 2008 Limited Edition Reserve Malbec (Mendoza)
- $20
Rubbery and sort of reduced on the nose, with sulfur and gaseous notes. After airing, it shows a juicy but plump mouthfeel with standard, perfectly good blackberry and herbal flavors. Finishes warm, full and toasty, but also a bit lemony and clacky.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
Espuela del Gaucho 2009 Malbec (Mendoza)
- $13
Solid to start out, with mostly clean, fresh berry aromas and some medicinality. The palate is snappy, juicy and clean, with black cherry, plum and berry flavors. Forward on the finish, and composed for what is essentially a standard Malbec.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
Espuela del Gaucho 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
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- $13
Lightly herbal and red in character, with tomato and raspberry aromas. The palate is snappy and emphasizes freshness, while the flavors are herbal and leafy, with plenty of red berry and cherry. Snappy and pointed, with a leafy overriding personality.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Espuela del Gaucho 2010 Limited Edition Reserve Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $10
Slightly herbal plum and berry aromas come with a pinch of spice and meatiness. Feels medium-bodied and crisp, with juicy red-fruit flavors of plum, tomato and raspberry. Dries out on the finish, where it becomes more herbal and roasted.
— M.S.
(5/1/2012)
Espuela del Gaucho 2010 Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $13
Light berry aromas mix with brine, cumin and sweet spice on the nose. In the mouth, it’s rather lean and juicy, with sharp acidity creating fresh red berry flavors and tang. Turns more piercing and citrusy the longer it airs out.
— M.S.
(11/1/2011)
Espuela del Gaucho 2010 Torrontés (Mendoza)
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- $15
A bit stalky on the nose, with tropical aromas and lychee. The palate is a little broken down and heavy, with flat citrus and lychee flavors. Finishes wan, with dried apricot notes.
— M.S.
(8/1/2011)
Espuela del Gaucho 2011 Gaucho Spur Torrontés (Mendoza)
- $13
Typically fragrant, with floral aromas vying with mildly green notes of lime and lychee. Feels tangy and downright citric, with lemon, orange, lime and green apple flavors. Cleansing and acidic on the finish, with lemony snap.
— M.S.
(5/1/2012)
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