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Carmelo Patti 2004 Malbec (Luján de Cuyo)
- $25
Lively black cherry and plum aromas indicate that this slightly older wine is still vibrant and healthy. The palate is solid, tannic and medium in weight, with sweet but balanced dark-fruit flavors. This is a tasty, well-made, familiar style of Malbec.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Carmelo Patti 2005 Malbec (Mendoza)
- $30
Jammy strawberry aromas are alluring but light, which suggests more of an Old World style compared to most of the beefy, brawny Malbecs out there today. The palate is crisp and agile, with light-framed raspberry flavors. More elegant than hefty, but also a little hollow on the midpalate and finish.
— M.S.
(2/1/2010)
Carmelo Patti 2004 Extra Brut Sparkling (Luján de Cuyo)
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- $18
Dusty, ripe and nice on the nose, with baked apple, yeast and an overall nose similar to what you’d expect from good sparkling wine from anywhere in the world. Flavors of cantaloupe and orange are sweet and clean, while the finish falls off from where things started. Drink now.
— M.S.
(12/31/2009)
Carmelo Patti 2002 Extra Brut Sparkling (Mendoza)
- $19
More of an artisan bubbly from a small producer in Argentina. Gold-amber in color, with mild toast and cornflake aromas. A bit heavy on the tongue, with apple as the main course. Turns almondy and rounder on the finish. Definitely shows some Champagne personality.
— M.S.
(12/31/2004)
Carmelo Patti 2002 Gran Assemblage Red (Mendoza)
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- $55
Weak and hazy to the eye, with a slightly stewy "old-wine" character. But it's only from 2002, so it's not exactly ancient. So why the color? Maybe it's already on its way to full maturity, and if that's the case that means the vegetal notes that are currently dominating the fading fruit are here to stay.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
Carmelo Patti 2003 Extra Brut Sparkling (Mendoza)
- $17
Toasty and dry in a Champagne style, with flavors of lemon rind, dry apple and plenty of earthy mushroom. In fact, it’s that mushroomy quality that takes over, leaving you wanting a bit more freshness. Still, it has its merits. Imported by Southern Wine Group.
— M.S.
(12/31/2005)
Carmelo Patti 2003 Gran Assemblage Red (Mendoza)
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- $55
Initially you get nothing but herbs, spice and tomato off this Bordeaux blend. The nose deals bell pepper, red pepper flake and tomato such that it smells more like chimichurri than wine. But with airing it improves to reveal dry strawberry, cherry and herbal spice flavors. More saucy, green and savory than fruity, and probably past its prime; but still it’s…
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Carmelo Patti 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Luján de Cuyo)
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- $25
This wine is herbal and burns on the nose, where aromas of horseradish and tomato sauce don’t really work. Flavors of raisin, brandy and black cherry are hardened by fierce tannins and a chemical-like dryness. Rubs like sandpaper on the palate.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
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