CA DE CALLE 2015 GRAN RESERVA RED BLEND
PRODUCER INFO
ABOUT THE WINE Vintage: 2015 | Wine Type: Red Wine Varietal: Blend (65% Malbec, 12% Petit Verdot, 10% Bonarda, 8% Cab Sauv, 5% Syrah) Origin: Argentina | Appellation: Perdriel, La Consulta, and Altamira, Mendoza Elaboration: Hand harvested from top parcels of organically farmed grapes. Carefully sorted. Cellar work using gravity flow. All lots kept separate until final blend is determined. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Winemaker: Kirk Ermisch and Sergio Montiel TASTING NOTES Dark purple color. Forward nose of toasty plums, black cherry, and lilac flowers. On the palate the wine is rich and full, with layers of berry flavors and a hint of bittersweet chocolate. Finishes soft with balancing acidity. TECHNICAL DATA Production: 600 cases | Alcohol: 14.5% | TA: 5.2 g/l | Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l | pH: 3.65 PRESS & POINTS 2015 - 90 Points, Wine Advocate 2013 - Decanter, "Highly Recommended" 2013 - 90 Points, Wine Advocate 2013 - Gold Medal, Malbec al Mundo, 2015 2012 - 91 Points, Tim Atkin 2011 - 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast 2011 - Grand Gold Medal (Double Gold) 96 Points, World Malbec Competition 2011 - 92 Points, "Exceptional," Beverage Tasting Institute 2010 - 90 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate |