Gunkel Vineyard ¦ Columbia Valley
became one of Mendoza's largest vineyard owners and producers
Sourced from 40 years old vines and aged in 20% new oak
These are younger vines of 15-20 years that will one day make it into the Grand Vin
but young vines were beginning to show signs of excessive water stress (stunted growth and yellowing basal leaves)
Bodegas Faustino - Art Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml) Champagne Blend Gunkel Vineyard ¦ Columbia ValleyMedium depth. Clean, bright. Ruby red colour with purple iridescence on the rims. On the nose, intense, fresh. The vegetal aroma (pepper) combines perfectly with the fruit aromas (pomegranate, plum, blackcurrant, blackcurrant, black fruit) that appear later. In the background, the notes of its time in oak (vanilla and roasted coffee) are perceived. On the mouth, young. Structured, full bodied. Very smooth tannin. Fruity sensation. Pleasant in the