Bodegas Salentein in James Suckling Tasting Report 2014

JAMES SUCKLING TASTING REPORT 2014: ARGENTINA'S BREATHTAKING ATTRACTION

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  93 Points - SALENTEIN NUMINA SPIRIT VINEYARD GRAN CORTE 2011

TASTING NOTES

Lots of mineral, licorice and dark berry character aromas follow through to a full body, integrated

tannins and a long, spicy, dried fruit and dried herb character. Beautiful finish. A blend of 61%

malbec, 21% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Drink now.

92 Points - SALENTEIN PRIMUS MALBEC 2010

TASTING NOTES

A dense malbec with minerals, dark chocolate and spices on the nose and palate. It is full and tight

with firm tannins and a long finish. Delicious now. Why wait? But it will age beautifully.

 90 Points - SALENTEIN SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2011 - PLOT NO. 21

TASTING NOTES

I love the attractive aromas of crushed berry and plums with hints of flowers. Medium body, fine

tannins and a refined and elegant finish. This is so drinkable now. Refined single vineyard malbec.

ABOUT JAMES SUCKLING RATING SYSTEM:

I rate wines using the 100-point scale. I have used this point system for close to 25 years. I still believe it is the simplest way to rate a wine, with its origins from grade school in the United States. A wine that I rate 90 points or more is outstanding (A), and an outstanding purchase. It is a wine that I want to drink! If I rate a wine 95 points or more (A+), it is a must buy. If I rate it 89 to 85, it's still worth buying. I wouldn't recommend spending your money on a wine rated lower.