Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina

霍米伽珍藏馬爾貝克干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：6226

The 2009 Malbec Reserva comes from vines located at 1,100m and spends twelve months in new and second fill oak barrels. It has a rather oaky bouquet with touches of tobacco and undergrowth, but is missing a little vigor. The palate has a chewy black currant pastille-tinged entry with good acidity, although the finish is chunky and a little coarse. Drink now-2016. Altos Las Hormigas was founded in 1995 by ex-Antinori winemaker, Alberto Antonini, and entrepreneur Antonio Morescalchi, upon their acquisition of 216-hectares of land in Carrizal de Abajo in Lujan de Cuyo. The focus is upon Malbec, although they do entertain a little Bonarda. This is a prime example of a winery doing everything right, but then succumbing to the notion that they had better lacquer what appears to be some very fine fruit, with a preponderance of toasty new oak. How frustrating. 200% new oak? Please dial it down.Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; fax (516) 677-9301; www.skurnikwines.com; and Liberty Wines (UK).

9 On the oaky side, with toasty aromas of stacked wood, smoke and black fruits lurking below the surface. The palate has the typical piercing juiciness of the 2008 vintage, with bursting flavors of pie cherry and raspberry. Minty and oaky on the finish, with snappy finishing acidity. Drink now through 2012. ——M.S.(5/1/2011)—— 90

Black fruit, spice and smoky spiced oak. Dense, intense, juicy attack, decent tannins and length. Dry finish.