Great new red blend discovery from Argentina. Highly recommended. 92 Points International Wine Cellar: "A 60/40 blend of malbec and cabernet sauvignon. Saturated bright ruby. Black cherry and licorice on the nose, plus a hint of tea leaf. Sweet and creamy in the mouth but with harmonious acidity giving shape and definition to the concentrated black cherry, dark berry and chocolate flavors. Finishes with a firm spine of fine chocolatey tannins and fresh acidity. I'd give this a few years in bottle to express itself more fully." Tikal wines reflect the spirit of Mendoza: the sense of pride, love, celebration and even a bit of craziness. Ernesto Catena spent his childhood in the vineyards of Mendoza among wine-growers and local pundits. A skilled horseman, software developer and book editor, Ernesto pursues all that gives pleasure in life. This hedonism (in the best sense of the word) shows through in his wines. It is a style meant to provide enormous pleasure rather than provoke contemplation; an expression of emotion rather than intellect. He has named his wines with passion in mind: Patriota (Patriot), Amorio (Love Affair), Jubilo (Rejoice), and Locura (Madness).
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff. Photos of, their staff at work, outside office property and I think that’s a 1940’ish car they keep on their Bodega property.
I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff. Photos of, their staff at work, outside office property and I think that’s a 1940’ish car they keep on their Bodega property.
9.0Patti Inglett
Great daily drinker
Great daily drinker
9.0David Garber
Very nice Malbec.
Very nice Malbec.
9.1Joel Soriano
Excellent wine!
Excellent wine!
9.0Darryl Campbell
A consistently good bottle. Great body with a nice finish.
A consistently good bottle. Great body with a nice finish.
8.8Jeff Proctor
Enjoyed at Mita with Todd & MR after breathing, the flavor improved with a bigger berry finish
Enjoyed at Mita with Todd & MR after breathing, the flavor improved with a bigger berry finish
9.0Jamie Franklin
Deep garnet color and full bodied. Lots of dark berry fruit and leather notes. Smooth lightly tannic finish. Delicious and great value Malbec.
Deep garnet color and full bodied. Lots of dark berry fruit and leather notes. Smooth lightly tannic finish. Delicious and great value Malbec.
Tony Ficco
Jonna and I had this at Abejos's in October very good rate .8.8
Jonna and I had this at Abejos's in October very good rate .8.8
Jonas Johansson
Rough at first but awesome
Rough at first but awesome
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