Pascual Toso Maipú Mendoza Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 8.9 - James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

November 26, 2007

This wine exhibits scents from a winter eve’s fire, cedar and burning juniper; baking notes of cardamom and cinnamon and a dash of raspberry confit.

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© 2007 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez


Pascual Toso Maipú Mendoza Reserva Malbec – 2006 – 8.8 - James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

November 26, 2007

I enjoyed the Pascual Toso Reserva Malbec only slightly more than the non-reserva Malbec. But I was not in love with either; if I had to choose I would select the reserva.

This wine exhibits persimmon, fleshy plum, pecan and fall leaves with a hint of allspice.

© 2007 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez


Santa Rita Casa Real Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001 - 8.5 - James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

September 3, 2007

A muscular Cabernet Sauvignon; holds an evenness through tasting; Ancho chile, allspice, baked raspberry, Shiitake mushroom, earth, red apple peel, and anise.

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© 2007 James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez