Clos de les Siete Red Blend 2016 (1.5L)
Product price
$49.99
Description
From the Uco Valley district of Vista Flores in Mendoza, this is a Malbec-led red blend, the kind of high-altitude Argentine wine that leans on Malbec's dark fruit and supple texture while rounding it out with other Bordeaux varieties. The 2016 vintage carries the depth and plush character that Mendoza's elevated vineyards tend to give, an easygoing red built for the table.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Subregion | Vista Flores |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 1.5 L |
Expert Reviews
Blackberries, blueberries, crushed violets, hot stones and dried herbs. Full-bodied with structured tannins, great acidity drive and a medium-chewy finish. A wine that really grows on you, as it exudes charm and finesse. Drink in 2022. (James Suckling, February 2019)
I also tasted the 2017 next to the 2016 Clos de Los Siete, and the difference was noticeable, as this 2016 was fresher and lighter. The varietal breakdown in this cooler year was 54% Malbec, 18% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, slightly higher in Malbec than in 2017. The wine is approachable, balanced and nicely crafted, produced in a nice-to-drink style with fine-grained, chalky tannins. I think there's a little more nuance and elegance here. 656,000 bottles produced. (Wine Advocate, October 2019)
Dark ruby-red. Alluring scents of blackberry, cassis, licorice, bitter chocolate and espresso. Suave, fine-grained and flavorful, with its sweet/savory dark fruit and spice flavors complemented by a chocolate note and nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Finishes with dusty tannins and noteworthy echoing length. This is a very good, fresh vintage for this bottling, which is an excellent value year in and year out. (Vinous, September 2019)