The 2013 growing season was excellent with little rain and cool temperatures leading up to harvest.
Slow maturation produced lots of fresh fruit character in all varietals for the 2013 Premium Corte blend. Acidity, due to an early autumn, brings a crisp finish to this year’s Torrontés vintage, and of course its fresh aromatic intensity is reliable from year to year.
2013 Premium Corte
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Our Premium Corte shows intense ruby color and flavors of fresh, red fruits of cherries and cranberries followed by gentle spicy notes. Dry and medium bodied, with round and soft tannins, this is an enjoyable wine with a pleasing fruity finish. This unfiltered wine is best enjoyed after decanting.
2013 Vintage
Blend
Malbec (70%), Syrah (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Aging
Second use and neutral french oak barrels for 12 months.
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
The 2013 Torrontés vintage displays aromas of white jasmine, lime, and peach. Crisp with an intense finish, this wine is ideal to sip endlessly by the pool. Torrontés pairs well with many foods including pork, chicken, and most asian cuisines.
Special small lot releases for 2015
2014 Sauvignon Blanc aged in stainless steel tanks, only 300 bottles produced.
2014 Cabernet Franc aged in second use French oak barrels, only 300 bottles produced.
Our Winemakers
Santiago Achaval
Consulting Winemaker
Having earned numerous accolades from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker, Santiago Achaval is the ideal consulting winemaker for the Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyards.
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Mariana Onofri
Wine Director
A sommelier with international experience, Mariana oversees blending sessions and barrel tastings for the 120 private vineyard owners at the Vines of Mendoza. In a busy harvest season, more than 230 fermentations and winemaking plans are under her direction.
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Pablo Martorell
Winemaker
With roots in the Mendoza region, Pablo also has international winemaking experience from Bordeaux and California. His many awards for wines from the Vines of Mendoza Private Vineyards belie his young age. We are privileged to have Pablo in his prime with many great vintages to look forward to.
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