Hurry! An amazing bargain: Consulting winemaker Jean Claude Berrouet, formerly of Château Pétrus, is responsible for the Tapiz Alta collection and this amazing Cabernet is an example of the fruits of this incredible partnership. At this price, it is an absolute no brainer!! Sale: Only $16.99!!!For a limited time or while supplies last. 2019 Tapiz Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection San Pablo Vineyard Uco Valley "The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Alta Collection Single Vineyard from San Pablo, Uco Valley is a rich garnet in the glass and presents a nose of thyme and ripe aromas against a woody backdrop. The otherwise relaxed palate has a few active tannins that channel the flow supported by precise, fairly juicy freshness before the fragrant finish. Drink 2021 - 2034." --Vinous, 91 Points! Winery Notes: "To celebrate the addition of Jean Claude Berrouet (ex-Petrus) as Consultant Winemaker, Tapiz released a new “Alta Collection” line of wines in 2013. The alta (high-altitude) fruit comes from Tapiz's sustainably-farmed estate vineyards in Uco Valley, Mendoza. Chief Winemaker Fabian Valenzuela and Jean Claude work together to create a beautiful tapiz (tapestry) between the wine's intense fruit and its oak aging. Winemakers: Fabian Valenzuela & Jean Claude Berrouet Vineyard Manager: Carlos Correas Winery: Tapiz Vineyards: (Geographical Indication) GI SAN PABLO, Tupungato, Valle de Uco Average Age of Vines: 12 years Vineyard Altitude: 4,430 feet above sea level, Sustainably Farmed: 100% Harvest Method: By hand Malolactic Fermentation: 100% Spontaneous Aging: 10 months in French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels (first and second use)" Sale: Only $16.99!!
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