Was tipped to this by a reader of the site, who dropped us an email (thanks!) and I immediately jumped on the case. A small-batch producer in one of my favorite areas of Mendoza and it's under $20? Sounds like a plan to me. Let's see how this goes after a 45-minute decant.
Nose: A nice mix of juicy berries: blackberry, raspberry and strawberry, with the strawberry dominating at first pass, and receding with a bit of time. On second sniff the blackberry comes to the front and with a bit more time there's a slight forest floor note: a blend of wet leaves and moss.
Palate: Leads with the raspberry with the blackberry and earthy notes trailing behind. Approachable with medium body and ripe tannins. A bit of smoke makes an appearance and adds some complexity to the berry burst in the middle of the rainforest.
Finish: Abrupt and confusing. Quite short, and the earthy influence disappears quickly, leaving only the red fruit behind for a finish.
I couldn't help but want more of what they were selling. If purchasing is in the cards, it would be better off buying and forgetting about this for a few years. Right now, it's far too young.
$16