Clos de los Siete 2018 Uco Valley - Argentina

Cépages: 55% Malbec - 19% Merlot - 10% Cabernet Sauvignon - 12% Syrah - 2% Petit Verdot - 2% Cabernet Franc.

94 Points James Suckling:"A fresh and linear red with blackberries, blackcurrants and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, very polished and refined on the palate with a lively finish. Linear at the end. Drink or hold."

Tasting Notes: Blend comes from Campo de los Andes in the Uco Valley.  70% aged in a third new oak barrels with the remainder going into steel tanks. A rich purple in hue. The nose presents a complex array of aromas ranging from plum and blackberry to violets, ash and oak. It's dry and juicy on the palate, with refined tannins and well-balanced acidity. Concentrated and long-lasting, the cool vintage brought an extra dimension.

From The Winery: All of the grapes were grown in the Uco Valley on sand and clay soils with large pebbles at an altitude of 1,100 metres above sea level. The grapes were manually harvested, sorted twice, and gently moved throughout the winery by gravity. It was aged for 11 months - 70% in French oak barrels and rest in vats. As 2018 was one of the finest harvests in the last 30 years

Winemaker: Michel Rolland