The acquisition of these estates insured that dona paula wines consisted purely of estategrown grapes and the end of 2006 saw dona paula. Dona paula estate malbec displays the unique characteristics of the uco valley, a terroir where the climate is cold, with an average temperature variation of 16 c 60. Malbec produces dark, smooth, intense wines characterized by ripe fruit and firm tannin. Andres ilabaca technical director of wine, santa rita estates. Malbec red rock 2016 29 malbec dona paula estate 36 raimet garnacha 32 apothic red 30 beer local craft draft short 7. Dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche prices, stores. Buy my special 12page report to read the full works for. Dona paula is a winery that produces premium wines, established in 1997 in mendoza, argentina. We own 100% of the vineyards used for the production of all our wines, planted in the best areas of the country, looking for the most faithful expression of each terroir. Its not terribly complex, but its extremely pleasant and balanced. First established in 1997, they own all of their vineyards covering 700 hectares. Dona paula is a leading, modern winery at the forefront of exploring and investing in new, high quality wine regions in argentina. Paula malbec from dona paula 2018 and 2019 available. We own 100% of the vineyards used for the production of all.
Stores and prices for dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche prices, stores, tasting notes. The intense oak treatment given to previous vintages has been dialed back in 20 with the fresh blueberry, melon and red. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near you. Dona paula estate malbec,20 international wine challenge. Dona paula 2015 estate malbec uco valley argentina wine. In the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets and spices. A minor cultivar from frances savoie, called bonarda charbono in california, is also grown, though it is losing popularity, and spains tempranillo has a presence. Dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche prices, stores, tasting. The 2012 dona paula estate black edition red blend begins with pleasant aromas of plum, black cherry, mint, a little vanilla and as the label says, a touch of red pepper. We also believe that, to establish our own style, it is essential to take care of each process throughout the plants phenological phases. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good concentration and structure. The estate is located at 1,050 meters almost 3,445 ft above sea level and the average annual rainfall in this area is 200 mm 7. Malbec dona paula estate mendoza uco valley bc liquor stores.
Dona paula estate malbec 20 expert wine ratings and wine. Buy wine and craft beer from our online store and retail locations in cary, morrisville, holly springs, and southern pines north carolina. An excellent wine is nothing but the most faithful expression of the vineyard. Dona paula estate malbec 2018 22 15 15 16 14 les blancs 14 11 2 16 14 17% gratuities will be added to all bills. Francis, zinfandel 90ws 12 sonoma county, california 2016 canoe ridge, the expedition merlot 91ws 10 horse heaven hills, wasington 2017 1019 wine by the glass white red. Dona paula is a modern producer at the forefront of argentine wine, exploring and investing in new highquality wine regions in mendoza estate covers 703 hectares of premium vineyards all situated in the best subregions of mendoza where malbec, cabernet, chardonnay and syrah all thrive. Dona paula estate malbec is composed of intense violet color. Rapel valley, chile 20 buehler, cabernet sauvignon17 napa valley, california 20 justin, cabernet sauvignon19 paso robles, california 20 dona paula estate, malbec12 mendoza, argentina 2015 matchbook, tempranillo 11 dunnigan hills, california, 2012 coravin white cakebread cellars, chardonnay25 napa valley, california 20 olivier. Vibrant and juicy with attractive aromas of black and purple plums. Stores and prices for 20 dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in nj, usa. Dona paula estate black edition red blend much more than. We are absolutely sure that an excellent wine is nothing but the most faithful expression of the vineyard. I found myself preferring the pure malbec to the 20 estate black edition red blend which includes malbec, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot.
Suave, finegrained wine with currant and plum fruit joined by spices, herbs and tobacco. Aromas of plum, black cherry, licorice, spices and tobacco leaf. Throughout 2006 and 2007, dona paula acquired and fully planted two high altitude estates. Made by the dona paula estate in mendoza, argentina, paula malbec has a perfect balance of red fruit and alcohol, resulting in a silky smooth texture and herbal flavours mixed with blackcurrants.
On the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets and spices. At dona paula, our vineyards have always been managed using sustainable agriculture practices. Woody and dense at first, this smells bright and fruity as it opens. Ensure your merchant has the wine you are looking for critics have scored this wine 87 points. Fullbodied, juicy and balanced argentine red wine made from the countrys iconic malbec grape. Dona paula s history began in 1990, when a period of exhaustive research on the different argentinean terroirs and their potential to fully express each varietal began. Dona paula estate malbec 2018 vina dona paula strictly wine. In the nose, aromas of black fruit, violets and spices, with some mineral and graphite notes, are perceived. Grapes for this dona paula estate malbec were sourced from their two best vineyards located in the high uco valley. Malbec and the terroir of dona paula savor the harvest. These vineyard sites are located in the best subregions within mendoza including ugarteche, altamira, gualtallary and tupungato. Sep 18, 2017 dona paula 2015 estate, malbec, uco valley rating was calculated by to be 87 points out of 100 on 9182017.
Francis, sonoma, california 60 163 ravenswood, sonoma, california 59 164 mettler, lodi, california 60. Dona paula 20 estate black edition red mendoza rating and. Stewy and overripe, this tastes raisiny and like little else. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good c. Dona paula estate malbec dona paula rose of malbec folie a deux chardonnay. Dona paula estate black edition red wine mendoza 20 750ml. Great balance and freshness in the mouth, with good concentration and medium structure. Dona paula estate malbec 20 from mendoza, argentina intense violet color. Based on aggregated critic scores this is one of the top 10 ugarteche wines. Ranked third for number of awards won among wines from this region.
Stores and prices for dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Stores and prices for 20 dona paula estate malbec, ugarteche prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Dona paula estate malbec dona paula rose of malbec. Dona paula dona paula estate black edition red wine. Whats better than a backyard barbeque on a warm summer night. Cabernet sauvignon also does well in argentina, as do merlot, syrah, and pinot noir. A supple wine with claretlike weight and texture, this blend makes the estate cabernet seem a bit dry and dusty by comparison. On the nose, aromas of black fruits, violets, spices, mineral and graphite notes.
However, if youre not feeling that adventurous weve got a good compromise for you today an excellent red blend containing 60% malbec. Wine spectator gave the 2009 vintage a score of 90. Jan 29, 2018 malbec and the terroir of dona paula lynn january 29, 2018 february 2, 2018 3 comments on malbec and the terroir of dona paula i first met martin kaiser at the august 2017 society of wine educators 41 st conference in portland, oregon. Buy by the case without breaking the bank and enjoy all summer long.