Wines from Tupungato
Finca Sophenia 2003 Estate Merlot (Tupungato)
- $18
Fairly roasted, with touches of brown sugar and burnt caramel on the bouquet. Solid in the mouth, with cherry and plum flavors along with some hard tannins. Finishes clean, with a touch of beet juice and astringency. Imported by Tastings Import Company.
— M.S.
(11/15/2005)
Trumpeter 2004 Merlot (Tupungato)
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- $9
Although it kicks off on the stewy, baked side of the fence, airing reveals good fruit and ample wood; indeed, there’s brandied cherry, vanilla and chocolate to ponder. Long on the finish, albeit a finish that’s one-note simple. A little stark in terms of feel.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Trumpeter 2004 Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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- $9
Lightweight in its approach, but still sturdy. The bouquet offers melon, tropical notes and white flowers, while the palate deals mostly cantaloupe and banana. A modestly oaked wine without a ton of stuffing. Good for basic sipping. Imported by Billington Imports.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Felipe Rutini 2004 Chardonnay (Tupungato)
- $18
Closed and heavy on the nose, with baked-apple flavors and caramel. Weighs in as full-bodied, with toffee and bitter pith notes on the finish. Aims fairly high and delivers up to an extent: there’s size and substance but also some overripeness, corn and pith. Not perfect, but not bad. Imported by Billington Imports.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Felipe Rutini 2003 Merlot (Tupungato)
- $18
Sweet and rooty on the nose, with hints of cola and earth. This is a solid red wine, with plum, berry and some mild astringency to the palate. Finishes a bit tart but still makes it to the quality level. Likely better with food than by itself.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Doña Paula 2004 Estate Merlot (Tupungato)
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This wine kicks off in spicy, almost saucy fashion, but airing reveals plum and cherry aromas and flavors that are backed by moderately spiky tannins and some chocolate flavor. Hits the spot with its forward attitude and healthy fruit, but lacks the complexity of a higher-tier red.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
Finca Sophenia 2006 Altosur Merlot (Tupungato)
- $11
Don’t let the bright purple color and plum/prune aromas fool you: the wine looks deeper and fleshier than it is. In fact, while the palate deals heft and tannin, the depth of fruit is modest and the final package winds up being uncomplicated, but in a good way.
— M.S.
(10/1/2007)
Andeluna 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato)
- $23
Big and bulky, with a mixed bag of aromas that includes field scents, rubber and baked fruit. The palate deals berry and plum flavors, while the finish tilts toward heavy and medicinal. Seems like this one got a bit overripe and sticky. The 2003 was better.
— M.S.
(10/1/2007)
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