90
points
Cinco Sentidos 2005 Gran Reserva Red (Mendoza)
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$45
A touch raisiny but lusty and rich, with licorice, mint, black plum and fruitcake aromas. The palate is mouthfilling despite rather pointed acidity, and thus the flavors of juicy blackberry, cherry, pepper and coffee are accurate and appropriate. Long, toasty and yet again slightly raisiny on the finish. Drink now; 300 cases made.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)
87
points
Cinco Sentidos 2005 Reserva Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
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$24
Blackberry and slightly green, herbal aromas start it off, and while the flavors maintain that herbal, green-tobacco core, there’s enough body, blackberry and oaky coffee and mocha notes to make it a nice wine. Needs more clarity of fruit, cleanliness and purity to reach the peak, but still good as is.
— M.S.
(12/31/2010)