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2010 Maipe, Chardonnay 12/750ml
"The
2010 Chardonnay (85% Chardonnay and 15% Viognier) reveals a
perfumed nose of spring flowers, white peaches, and
honeysuckle as well as intense fruit, medium body, and a
subtle hint of oak. This fresh, lively white is meant to be
enjoyed over the next year.
It
offers considerable value to the consumer."
- Wine
Advocate (Aug. 2010), 87 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00972 5
2009 Maipe, Chardonnay 12/750ml
Made from 85% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier.
Manual harvest.
5 hour maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; fermentation with selected yeasts at 14°-16°C; 30% malolactic fermentation.
30% was aged in French oak barrels.
Brilliant yellow golden color with green hints.
The wine is crisp and filled with white
peach, pear, green apples flavors, toasty vanilla.
Elegant and luscious wine, well balanced. Crisp and
long finish.
Pairs well with creamy soups,
pork, veal, vegetables.
National
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2010 Maipe, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00980 0
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Manual harvest.
5 year old vines.
6 hour maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; fermentation with selected yeasts at 13°-15°C
Yellow color with green hints.
Expressive wine, fresh, very
aromatic.
This
Sauvignon Blanc displays grapefruit flavors, with hints of
melon and honey. It finishes with bracing acidity and
fresh mouth feels that make it a terrific aperitif and an
excellent accompaniment to virtually all seafood, especially
shellfish.
"Filled
with notes of honeyed grapefruit, honeydew melon, and figs, it
is a light to medium-bodied, fresh, lively Sauvignon Blanc
that has significantly more character than one would expect in
a $13 wine. It, too, should be drunk over the next year."
Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 87 pts
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2009 Maipe, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00980 0
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Manual harvest.
5 year old vines.
6 hour maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; fermentation with selected yeasts at 13°-15°C
Yellow color with green hints.
Expressive wine, fresh, very
aromatic.
This
Sauvignon Blanc displays grapefruit flavors, with hints of
melon and honey. It finishes with bracing acidity and
fresh mouth feels that make it a terrific aperitif and an
excellent accompaniment to virtually all seafood, especially
shellfish.
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2010 Maipe, Torrontes 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00981 7
100% Torrontes from the Salta region. Manual harvest.
7 day maceration with selected yeasts at 8°-10°C; fermentation
with selected yeasts at 12°-14°.
Spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple,
green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals.
On the
palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with
fruit flavors
and plenty of body.
Well balanced, this wine displays a pleasant freshness with
citrus notes and a long finish.
Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or
as a wonderful partner with smoked meats,
mild to medium-strong cheeses, seafood and a great
partner for spicy food as well.
2009 Maipe, Torrontes 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00981 7
100% Torrontes from the Salta region. Manual harvest.
7 day maceration with selected yeasts at 8°-10°C;
fermentation with selected yeasts at 12°-14°C
Spring-like nose of fresh white peaches, pears, green apple,
green melon and hints of jasmine and rose petals.
On the
palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with
fruit flavors
and plenty of body.
Well balanced, this wine displays a pleasant freshness with
citrus notes and a long finish.
Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or
as a wonderful partner with smoked meats,
mild to medium-strong cheeses, seafood and a great
partner for spicy food as well.
"The torrontes grape
produces
Argentina's finest white wine and some of the best values
in dry white wine in the world. The charm about this wine is
its in-your-face freshness and fruit. The flavors are intense,
penetrating and surprisingly complex — with hints of pear,
peach, tropical fruit, minerals, white pepper and spices. This
is an absolutely spot-on late spring and summer wine to serve
well-chilled and outdoors. Buy a case and drink it all before
Labor Day. (Actually, you might have trouble making
supplies last until July 4.)
- The Baltimore Sun
(May 2010)
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2010 Maipe, Rose of Malbec12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00982 4
Made from 100% Malbec. Manual harvest.
35 year old vines.
1 day maceration in temperature controlled steel vats; 10 day
fermentation with selected yeasts at 14°-16°C;
30 days of batonage (stirring of the lees).
Intense pink color with violet hints.
Fresh red fruit bouquet, strawberry and cherry flavors,
balanced acidity,
dry and lingering finish.
Excellent with tuna or green salad, pasta, spicy Asian dishes.
2009 Maipe, Rose of Malbec
" Produced
in the Luján de Cuyo subregion of Mendoza, this tasty rosé of
Malbec displays a medium dark rose color and light red cherry
fruit on the nose. It has a clean and flavorful attack of ripe
red berry fruit and is round on the palate with a long fruity
finish."
- I-winereview.com (April 2010), 87+
pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00882 7
2009 Maipe, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml
100% Cabernet Sauvignon,
35
years old vines.
14 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26-28°C;
5 days post fermentative maceration; 1 day delestage;
malolactic fermentation.
10% aged in American oak for 3 months.
This Cabernet
Sauvignon has an intense ruby red color with
aromas and flavors of ripe blackcurrant, red pepper, mint,
chocolate and vanilla hints. The fruit and tannins are
perfectly balanced to give a wine of excellent structure
making it ideal for grilled meats, game, pasta or pizza.
#AR0EE881026CSL
UPC code: 7 84585 00882 7
2008 Maipe, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml
"The
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from 35-year-old vines, is a
saturated purple color. The nose offers up pure black currants
and blackberry with some earth notes in the background. The
wine is slightly austere on the palate but is likely to round
out with another year or two in the bottle (not that anyone is
likely to cellar this tasty effort). It is a lot of wine for
the money."
- Wine Advocate (Dec 08), 88 pts
National Retail price:
$12.99 / bottle
UPC code: 7 84585 00963 3
2008 Maipe, Cabernet Sauvignon magnum 6/1.5L
National Retail price: $17.99 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00883 4
2009 Maipe, Malbec 12/750ml
100% Malbec. Manual harvested.
35
years old vines.
4 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day-fermentation with selected yeasts at 27°C;
5 days post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
10% aged in American oak for 3 months.
This
Malbec has a deep purple color with violet tints, complex
plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded
and velvety tannins, excellent
length with a distinguished character. Excellent when paired
with game, roasted red meats, pasta or pizza.
#AR0EE881025MBM
UPC code: 7 84585 00883 4
2008 Maipe, Malbec 12/750ml
100% Malbec. Manual harvested.
35
years old vines.
4 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day-fermentation with selected yeasts at 27°C;
5 days post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
10% aged in American oak for 3 months.
This
Malbec has a deep purple color with violet tints, complex
plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded
and velvety tannins, excellent
length with a distinguished character. Excellent when paired
with game, roasted red meats, pasta or pizza.
"A hot wine in a hot category, which makes it easy to find
around town. Consultant Alberto Antonini (Altos Las Hormigas)
also helped propel this new runaway hit. Scents of smoky
leaves, violet, currant and huckleberry, with a bright surge
of fruit. A mineral edge to the tannins adds depth."
"BEST OF THE BARGAINS"
- San
Francisco Chronicle, November 2009
For bargain wines,
this is a very good year
"The
2008 Malbec is a glass-coating purple color with a striking
perfume of violets, black cherry, and black raspberry.
Exhibiting surprising complexity for its price category, the
wine has gobs of fruit, savory flavors, and excellent depth
and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the
next 3-4 years."
- Wine Advocate (Dec 08), 90 pts
"Noted Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini acts as
consultant for this estate in Mendoza, helping make velvety
reds like this one. Its flavor suggests freshly crushed
berries."
- Food & Wine Magazine (Feb. 09)
"Argentina's best reds for $10 to $20"
"This wine totally smokes!" says Bieler.
"It's purple in color and loaded with everything that we
know and love about malbec: It's relatively rich with aromas
of blackberry, tar and violets. Sure there are bigger, richer
and more complex malbecs out there, but not at this price.
Don't buy a bottle--buy a case."
Join The Club--Drink Malbec
- Forbes.com, Eric Arnold, 08.21.09
Argentina's signature wine delivers big flavor for less
money.
National Retail price:
$12.99 / bottle
#AR0CC881044MBM
UPC code: 7 84585 00964 0
2009 Maipe, Malbec magnum 6/1.5L
National Retail price: $17.99 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 01172 8
2010 Maipe, Malbec BIB 4/3.0L
100% Malbec. Manual harvested.
35
years old vines.
4 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day-fermentation with selected yeasts at 27°C;
5 days post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
10% aged in American oak for 3 months.
#AR0AA881043MBM
UPC code: 7 84585 01172 8
2009 Maipe, Malbec BIB 4/3.0L
100% Malbec. Manual harvested.
35
years old vines.
4 day maceration on skins in temperature controlled steel
vats; 10 day-fermentation with selected yeasts at 27°C;
5 days post fermentative maceration; malolactic fermentation.
10% aged in American oak for 3 months.
This
Malbec has a deep purple color with violet tints, complex
plum, fig, strawberry, spices and floral aromas; rounded
and velvety tannins, excellent
length with a distinguished character. Excellent when paired
with game, roasted red meats, pasta or pizza.
"Juicy
and fruit forward"
- Washington Post (Aug. 2010),
VERY GOOD
"Dry and
structured, with hints of clay, fig, and strawberry, this
Argentinian Malbec is a little spicy. It has leathery tannins
and some lavender and mint notes—try it with lamb chops or
dry-aged steak; it should cut through the richness perfectly."
Recommended box red wine
Wine for $9: The Best Boxed Reds
Seriouseats.com, March 2010
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UPC code:
7 84585 01060 8
2010 Maipe, Bonarda 12/750ml
100% Bonarda. 7,000 cases. 5,000 cases imported
– come from vines planted 30+ years ago at the winery.
Deep red color with violet hints. Wild berries and violet aromas, round and
velvety tannins and a long finish. Excellent value.
#AR0EE881040BOM
UPC code:
7 84585 01060 8
2009 Maipe, Bonarda 12/750ml
100% Bonarda. 7,000 cases. 5,000 cases imported
– come from vines planted 30+ years ago at the winery.
Deep red color with violet hints. Wild berries and violet aromas, round and
velvety tannins and a long finish. Excellent value.
#AR0EE881016BOM
UPC code:
7 84585 01060 8
2008 Maipe, Bonarda 12/750ml
"The
purple-colored 2008 Bonarda offers an enticing bouquet of
smoke, mineral, and blueberry. Round and ripe on the palate,
it has surprising depth and length for its humble price. Drink
this succulent wine over the next three years."
- Wine Advocate (Dec 08), 89 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01252 7
2009 Maipe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 12/750ml
Made from 100% hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignon from the
best parcels of the estate. The grapes are carefully chosen
and fermented in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity.
Alcoholic fermentation for 10 days with indigenous and
selected yeasts, at temperatures of 26 and 30°C, combining,
remontage, pigage and delestage in order to obtain the best
quality of tannins and structure.
The resulting wine is aged for 12 months
in French oak barrels to fully
reveal the character of the Andean terroir.
A ripe, fleshy style, with blackberry and fig sauce notes
laced with bittersweet Grenache.
Powerful and layered, with classic Cabernet aromatics. Dark
and ripe, with a nice loamy edge lurking on the finish. Drink
now through 2012.
"Full-bodied
and dense with abundant notes of creme de cassis, chocolate,
espresso roast, spice box, and tobacco leaf, it is a layered,
succulent, hedonistic Cabernet to drink over the next 3-4
years."
- Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 90 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01251 0
2009 Maipe, Malbec, Reserve 12/750ml
Made from 100% hand-selected Malbec from the best parcels
of the estate. The grapes are carefully chosen and fermented
in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity.
Alcoholic fermentation for 12 days with indigenous and
selected yeasts, at temperatures of 26 and 30°C, combining,
remontage, pigage and delestage in order to obtain the best
quality of tannins and structure.
The resulting
wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to fully reveal the
character of the Andean terroir.
The nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits, exotic spices, with hints of
violet and chocolate. Round and fleshy, with
enticing crushed plum and boysenberry fruit enlivened by a
liquorice snap note. Fresh acidity lies buried on the
medium-weight, juicy finish
"My
three favorite Maipe red wines include the 2009 Malbec
Reserve, the winery’s top selection that is aged in wood for
12 months. A dense blue/purple color is followed by a big,
sweet, floral (acacias), blueberry, blackberry, coffee, and
white chocolate-scented bouquet. Remarkably rich and heady,
with a full-bodied mouthfeel as well as silky tannins, it
should be consumed over the next 2-3 years."
- Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 90 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 01253 4
2009 Maipe, Bonarda Old Vine, Reserve 12/750ml
Made from 100% hand-selected Bonarda from the best parcels
of the estate. The grapes are carefully chosen and fermented
in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity.
Alcoholic fermentation for 12 days with indigenous and
selected yeasts, at temperatures of 26 and 30°C, combining,
remontage, pigage and delestage in order to obtain the best
quality of tannins and structure.
The resulting
wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to fully reveal the
character of the Andean terroir.
This purple-colored Bonarda offers a fruity, Beaujolais-like
nose featuring plums and mulberries. A smooth, complex wine
with intense, savory fruit flavors, great length and elegance.
Fruity, forward, and easy-going, this tasty effort will match
well with bistro cuisine. Drink it over the next 3 years.
"A
true rarity, the 2009 Old Vine Bonarda is made from a grape
one rarely sees (basically it is planted in Italy and
Argentina). This dense purple-hued, somewhat monolithic
offering reveals loads of briery fruit, and reminds me of a
hypothetical blend of a Barbera and Zinfandel. Briery, crisp,
and dense, it is not terribly complex, but is very satisfying
on a primary level. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. "
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Wine Advocate (Aug. 2010), 87 pts
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