Reviews & Ratings

2009 La Posta Argentina & Chile (Red Blends) "Cocina Blend"

Winery: La Posta

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Cocina Blend"

Wine Category: Argentina & Chile (Red Blends)

Grape blend: 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, & 20% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendoza

State or country: Argentina

Price: $15

Cases produced: 6,500

KWG Score: 87.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: August 2, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark ruby red blend from Argentina is a Very Good value wine. It opens with a very fragrant ripe blackberry bouquet with a hint of blueberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, juicy and a touch acidic. The flavor profile is a ripe fruit forward blackberry and red currant blend with a hint of spice. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors linger for quite some time. This is a very pleasant burger and pizza wine. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This blend impresses you right from the start. Aromas of red cherries and raspberries are infused with mocha and spice hints that give up the secret for what's about to come. Your first sip washes broadly across your palate like a flood of sweet, fresh fruit and the viscous mouthfeel keeps the flavors lingering for a while. The hints of baking spice and some oak keep the fruit flavors fresh and lively. This is a wine that you'll want to stack up in your wine rack (or closet) for any occasion. Great all by itself or with all your favorite red wine foods like burgers, ribs, and even pizza.

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