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Finca El Retiro 2003 Reserva Especial Malbec (Mendoza)
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Earthy and ripe, with lots of black cherry and raspberry on both the bouquet and palate. Comes on equally juicy and smooth, with good length on the back end and plenty of acidity to push the flavor. Balanced and on the money. Imported by Stanza.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Finca El Retiro 2006 Barrica Syrah (Mendoza)
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- $10
If you like a muscular, sweet, full-bodied wine with chunky wild berry flavors topped with a dollop of raisin and chocolate, this is it. It has lower acidity and therefore size and richness. For some it may be syrupy and less than exciting; others will enjoy its ripeness. Drink this year.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Finca El Retiro 2005 Reserva Especial Malbec (Mendoza)
- $15
Reduced and rubbery at first, but airing reveals bouncy cherry and raspberry aromas and flavors. The feel is juicy, almost whispy thin, and the finish is clean yet racy. If you don’t mind a thinner palate that still carries good fruit (think Sangiovese), this is in that style.
— M.S.
(11/1/2008)
Finca El Retiro 2005 Reserva Especial Tempranillo (Mendoza)
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A little granular and reduced, with rubber, asphalt, raisin, sage and oregano on the bouquet. It’s a heavy wine with a saturated color and earthy, semi-herbal flavors of blackberry and plum. Shows full oak and some clangy acidity, but for the most part it’s a solid, driving red.
— M.S.
(11/1/2008)
Finca El Retiro 2003 Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $11
Open, friendly aromas of black cherry, sugar beet, violets and talcum powder start this wine on a nice, simple, satisfying path. Tastes of blueberry, cherry and pretty much all the berry and tree fruits you can think of. Ripe and sweet on the finish. By the book. Imported by Stanza.
— M.S.
(8/1/2006)
Finca El Retiro 2003 Reserva Especial Tempranillo (Mendoza)
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- $17
Intensely colored and miles better than the label’s troubled basic Tempranillo, this is an Argentinean rendition of Spain’s workhorse grape that showcases berry and plum flavors, plenty of oak and ample chocolate and espresso on the finish. More impressive when taken as a whole; best to drink with barbecue and not get too analytical.
— M.S.
(6/1/2006)
Finca El Retiro 2006 Barrica Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $10
Melted fudge and asphalt are draped on this young wine’s bouquet. Given that opening, a palate of black plum and cassis isn’t surprising. Feelwise, it’s a touch rough and tannic, which is probably to be expected. Turns more herbal the more you sniff and swirl.
— M.S.
(11/1/2008)
Finca El Retiro 2004 Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $11
Fairly deep and dense, with graphite, crude oil and leather aromas that muscle up the black-fruit foundation. The palate runs a bit short and hot, with compact berry flavors and pointed acidity. Lacks mouthfeel and complexity when put to the test.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
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