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Bodega Norton 2003 Perdriel Single Vineyard Red (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $64
As good as it gets from Argentina. Winemaker Jorge Riccitelli has artfully crafted a bruising but lovable modern Bordeaux blend that hits every note on the head. The nose offers black olive, berry essence and a ton of chocolate, while the tannic but balanced palate sports luscious black cherry, cassis and more. For a stud of a wine, it has nuance and…
— M.S.
(8/1/2007)
Bodega Norton 2004 Perdriel Single Vineyard Red (Mendoza)
There’s no other way to put it: Perdriel from Norton is one of Argentina’s best high-end blends. It’s rich and extracted, but still carries that just-right mix of preserving acidity, structured tannins and dynamite fruit. Opens with chocolate and berry marmalade, and then effortlessly transitions to flavors of cassis, blackberry and fudge. Touches of prune, leather…
— M.S.
(12/1/2008)
Bodega Norton 2005 Privada Red (Luján de Cuyo)
- $28
Rock solid, clean and composed. For the past several years this Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet blend has been an Argentine flag-bearer, and the ’05 is as good as past vintages. Look for bold berry flavors accented by medicinal, herbal notes. And then comes a finish that’s chewy and round. This is like a fat fastball in the proverbial wheel house; just see it and swing away.
— M.S.
(12/1/2008)
Bodega Norton 2002 Privada Red (Mendoza)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Norton’s proprietary house blend features a sensuous mix of Cabernet, Merlot and Malbec, all from the scintillating ’02 harvest. This is one of the best wines Norton has made in ages, if not in its history. Tobacco, tar and chocolate aromas accent the deep, saturated bouquet. And the flavors and feel are pure New World in that ripeness and drinkability take…
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Bodega Norton 2005 Perdriel Single Vineyard Red (Mendoza)
- $68
A little scattered and jumbled at first, but once things settle this Bordeaux blend is impressive. Scents of clove, blackberry and grape candy are sincere, while the palate houses blueberry, cassis and other black-fruit flavors. The feel is tannic and a bit choppy, but the ribald finish of bacon, leather, vanilla and resin is convincing. Drink now through 2011.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
Bodega Norton 2003 Gernot Langes Red (Luján de Cuyo)
- $110
A new wine from Norton named after the winery’s Austrian owner, Gernot Langes, is a serious Bordeaux-style blend with creamy oak, vanilla, chocolate and espresso on the bouquet. It’s deep, dark and full of cassis and berry flavors. All totaled, this is a prized offering that’s textured and ripe. It has the right feel and the right stuff in general.
— M.S.
(12/31/2008)
Bodega Norton 2005 Gernot Langes Red (Luján de Cuyo)
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- $110
Deep and dark, with coffee, toast, mocha and black fruit aromas. The palate is full and chunky, with thick, soft berry fruit that’s a touch roasted and soupy. In the mouth it’s a blockbuster with grating tannins, while the finish is unctuous and earthy, with mild heat and burn. Malbec with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc.
— M.S.
(11/1/2010)
Bodega Norton 2005 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo)
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- $18
Norton is on a roll right now, so our suggestion is to buy as much of the current vintages as you can. This Cab is simultaneously simple and superb. It offers very nice aromas and pure flavors of berry and cherry. It also folds in some oak-based vanilla and mocha to soften things up. Creamy but also structured. A global model for under-$20 Cabernet Sauvignon.
— M.S.
(12/1/2008)
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