Wines from Tupungato
Finca Sophenia 2005 Altosur Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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- $11
Light on the nose, with modest peach and apple. Apple, pineapple and a touch of toast carry the palate, which is clean and acid-based. Arguably a touch sweet, but overall it’s a good South American Chardonnay. Imported by Tastings Import Company.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Piattelli 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato)
- $14
Fairly smooth and berry dominated, with almost rubbery fruit flavors that are at once tangy and satisfying. In terms of mouthfeel it’s a bit hard and tannic, especially given the depth of fruit. But the flavors and intensity are there.
— M.S.
(12/1/2006)
Finca Sophenia 2007 Reserve Chardonnay (Tupungato)
- $17
Yellowish to tan in color, this young wine is already showing signs of age, but get it early and you’ll find creamy but sturdy flavors of squash, kumquat and peach. There’s oak in support and plenty of personality. Whether that personality is universally appealing, however, is doubtful.
— M.S.
(5/1/2008)
Finca Sophenia 2007 Reserve Malbec (Tupungato)
- $18
This may be the first time this wine has been labeled Reserve; in the past it was just Finca Sophenia Malbec. And truth be told, it’s a good but regular Malbec with berries and raisin on the bouquet, and then juicy berry fruit on the palate. Solidly made, with solid structure.
— M.S.
(11/1/2008)
Ikal 1150 2007 Malbec (Tupungato)
- $20
A little rough on the nose, but under the crusty cover there are scents of warm berries and plum. The palate is sort of narrow and bouncy, while the flavor profile is based on rubbery berry fruit and a pinch of herbs. More of a tight, driving wine than anything lush and plentiful.
— M.S.
(2/1/2009)
Domaine Jean Bousquet 2007 Merlot (Tupungato)
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- $12
Toasty, dark aromas set up a smooth, semirich palate of creamy berry flavors mixed with spice, vanilla and pepper. This wine won’t take you to wonderland but it doesn’t go off course, either. Good and tasty Merlot with more than adequate balance.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Domaine Jean Bousquet 2007 Reserva Merlot (Tupungato)
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- $17
More floral and blueberry driven than Bousquet’s regular Merlot from ’07 but not discernibly better or worse. The palate is round and the balance and feel are good. Flavors of floral blueberry follow the bouquet, and the finish shows a dash of sweet berry syrup and chocolate.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Finca Sophenia 2008 Reserve Malbec (Tupungato)
- $15
Earthy, leathery aromas are front and center on the broad, beefy nose that also blends in dark fruits including blueberry. The palate is medium-bodied, with black cherry, blackberry and herbal flavors. Shows good feel and a solid, middle-of-the-road overall character.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
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