Finca El Retiro Tempranillo Reserva Especial 2004

Mendoza, Argentina
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Natalie's Score: 89/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 57216 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $14.85 Alcohol: 13% Drink: Now Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: In February of 2007, the first annual Wines of Argentina Awards were held in Mendoza and this wine won the trophy for best tempranillo. Tempranillo came to Argentina via Spanish settlers a long time ago and is widely planted throughout its wine regions. For decades, it was used in Argentina as a workhorse grape for the everyday, light table wines that the locals enjoyed. Today’s winemakers are unlocking the grape’s true potential to make rich, fruit-forward versions like this one. My note: A full-bodied, good value wine with aromas of chocolate and black plums. Food matches: roast chicken, sweet potatoes, beef empanadas.

Reviewed January 19, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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