Familia Schroeder

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Familia Schroeder 2003 Red (Neuquén)

Price $42

Congratulations go to Schroeder for having the guts to blend Pinot Noir and Malbec, and to get a great wine out of it. The mix is pure Patagonia, and after some fiery, dark aromas the palate takes over with a mix of bright fruit and chocolate. Round, large and full to the last drop, this is well worth a go should you come across it. 1,000 cases made. — M.S. (10/1/2007)

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Familia Schroeder 2004 Saurus Patagonia Select Malbec

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Price $13

Among the new crop of Patagonian Malbecs, this wine shows a sly style. It’s not that full of bells and whistles but it does offer plenty of ripe red fruit such as cassis, cherry and strawberry. Blended in are touches of tobacco and leather. Goes down smooth and easy; registers more lush and ripe than anything. Imported by S&F Trading Company. — M.S. (4/1/2006)

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Familia Schroeder 2006 Saurus Patagonia Select Chardonnay (Neuquén)

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Price $14

Movie popcorn, baked fruits and plenty of toast and vanilla work the entry, while forward flavors of apple and pear are kicked up a notch by full acidity. And what that all means is that fruit pierces the fairly heavy oak on this wine, leaving you with a lot of the positives of New World Chardonnay. Nice in this price range. — M.S. (10/1/2007)

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Familia Schroeder 2005 Saurus Patagonia Select Merlot (Neuquén)

Price $14

Open and rewarding, with strawberry and raspberry aromas followed by ripe, clean cherry and raspberry flavors. Don’t expect a ton of depth or richness, but do expect a food-friendly wine that’s convincing and well made. — M.S. (10/1/2007)

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Familia Schroeder 2006 Saurus Patagonia Select Malbec (Neuquén)

Price $20

Pleasant, fresh aromas bring heft and power, and the wine if full but not bearish. Bright Patagonian-style Malbec with vivid berry and plum flavors, slightly higher acidity than Mendoza Malbec, and then a wall of solid tannins to give structure and finish. — M.S. (11/1/2009)

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Familia Schroeder 2007 Saurus Patagonia Select Malbec (Neuquén)

Price $20

Clean, straightforward aromas of berry, cassis and mineral are nice, while the palate has ample lushness, purity and focus. Flavors of cola, black currant and blackberry are solid, and the finish keeps its pose. On the money for a regular, journeyman’s Malbec. — M.S. (2/1/2010)

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Familia Schroeder 2008 Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec

Price $25

Dark, piercing, crusty black fruit aromas suggest burnt toast and lemon, and although there’s a lemony bite to the palate, once it airs out chunky black fruit flavors take over. Not a thriller but it’s pure and clean. Textbook mid-to-upper-level Malbec with some flair. — M.S. (8/1/2010)

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Familia Schroeder 2004 S Cabernet Sauvignon (Neuquén)

Price $60

An interesting but questionable value with Patagonian individuality. The nose features clove, wild flowers, leather and hot berry fruit aromas, while the feel is clacky and tannic, and the flavors a little baked and stewy. Raisin, heft and berry soup characteristics make this a ripe, full-bodied force to reckon with. — M.S. (12/31/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Alpataco Reserve Deseado S Saurus Barrel Fermented Saurus Barrel Fermeted Saurus Extra Brut Saurus Patagonia Saurus Patagonia Extra Brut Saurus Patagonia Select Saurus Select Schroeder Estate

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Champagne Blend Chardonnay Malbec Merlot Pinot Noir Red Blend Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Blend Torrontés

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