Four Aces
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Four Aces 2009 Shiraz (Mendoza)
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Hefty and fruity, with depth to the black fruit nose. The palate is a bit sticky and tannic, but it’s ripe and driving, with wild raspberry, black plum, tea and spice flavors. Finishes a hint herbal, but on the plus side the wine isn’t overextracted or too jammy and sweet.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Four Aces 2009 Malbec (Mendoza)
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Minty, chocolaty and oaky on the first, second and third takes. The palate is full and rich, with toasty, resiny flavors supporting big berry fruit notes and chocolate. Finishes dry and with another wave of toasty wood character. Overly woody but also ripe and healthy.
— M.S.
(5/1/2011)
Four Aces 2008 Malbec (Mendoza)
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A little bit baked, but overall it’s a good, semirich Malbec with roasted, dark fruit flavors and a backdrop of chocolate. The palate has slightly more acidity than you might expect, so it doesn’t come across heavy or out of whack. Regular wine done well.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Four Aces 2008 Shiraz (Mendoza)
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A creamy, mocha-infused nose starts the game in a sweet, candied direction. The palate is big and roasted, with creamy, mildly roasted flavors of black fruits. Body and acidity are about right, although the acids seem to poke and prod a bit. Fresh and good overall, but quite regular.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Four Aces 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
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Raspberry, plum and subtle oak aromas lead to a snappy, crisp, high-acid palate with pie cherry, raspberry and plum flavors. There isn’t much finish or extras here; basic and well cut.
— M.S.
(8/1/2011)
Four Aces 2009 Chardonnay (Mendoza)
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Baked apple and buttercup aromas get it going in a good way, but the palate doesn’t really keep the momentum. It’s citrusy but low in acid, while the flavors are simple and narrow as they revolve around citrus fruits. Chunky and soft on the finish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Four Aces 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
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Dark, crusty aromas mix with sweet coconut on the nose, while the palate seems lactic and oaky despite fairly pointed acidity. Berry and plum flavors are entirely regular, and the finish is sharp due to the aforementioned acidity. A bit leafy tasting as well.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
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