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Vila 2007 Malbec Reserva (Mendoza)
- $14
Shows pretty good concentration and depth on the nose, where it only slightly hints at the herbal character that comes later. The palate is a touch astringent, with cola, blackberry and herbal flavors. Persistent on the finish, but also herbal and not overly complex.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Vila 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Mendoza)
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- $10
This is a straightforward, regular Cab with berry/cherry aromas and flavors. Nothing is out of the ordinary; the palate is bright and focused on simple berry flavors, while the finish has proper feel, lift and power. Shows a good mixture of fruit, acid and tannin.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Vila 2005 Bonarda (Mendoza)
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- $9
Despite some warm earth and compost on the nose, this shows positives such as solid cherry, plum and blackberry flavors. It opens on the midpalate but then thins out rather drastically on the finish. Like most in its class, it’s hard Bonarda; but it has its merits, too.
— M.S.
(12/31/2007)
Vila 2005 Malbec (Mendoza)
- $9
Pretty good wine with only the mildest weedy, herbal notes. For the most part this is full, sunny Malbec; only a hint of green and finishing black pepper vies with the dark berry and plum flavors that one should expect. Decent balance; ordinary as a whole.
— M.S.
(12/1/2007)
Vila 2008 Malbec (Mendoza)
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- $10
Minty, herbal and slightly grassy on the nose, and of course there’s berry fruit to boot. The palate has normal feel and balance, with regular red fruit flavors from the currant and cherry family. Lengthy on the finish, but overall it’s as basic as they come.
— M.S.
(7/1/2010)
Vila 2006 Tinto Fundación Red (Mendoza)
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- $10
Powerfully oaked but awkward, with bruising aromas of fresh-cut wood, sawdust and campfire smoke. Amid the woodiness and thick body you’ll find roasted plum and berry flavors, but on the finish resin reappears and lingers. Tastes too saucy and resiny to be called “clean.”
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Vila 2008 Merlot (Mendoza)
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- $10
Burnt rubber, roasted generic berry and rooty tobacco aromas define the nose, which sets up a tangy, sharp, angular palate that shows little more than tart, quick cherry and raspberry flavors. Short and light on the finish.
— M.S.
(8/1/2010)
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