Description

Trophy success for Opi Sadler's deeply fruited, spicy Malbec at the Decanter World Wine Awards!

This delicious, full-flavoured red is an exclusive cuvée made by Rodolfo 'Opi' Sadler, chief winemaker at Andean Vineyards. The winery is one of the most accomplished and awarded in the country, whilst Rodolfo has built up quite a reputation himself, with many accolades to his name. He is also rated among the Top Ten in the country - he scooped 'Best Malbec of Argentina' in 2008, a formidable feat.

The Malbec for this red was hand-picked from vineyards in the Maipú region of Mendoza, where the vines benefit both from long sunshine hours, and an altitude of over 630 metres. The result is grapes with good freshness, fruit concentration and acidity. Six months in oak has given it extra depth and spicy complexity.

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Country: Argentina

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Recommended Reidel Glass: Vinum XL/Cabernet Sauvignon

Review:

Review due soon

Comments

James: Like a fruity blancmange
Betrand: a little bit of sulfer
Adrian: Much sweeter nose
Andy: not quite sure what to make of that
John: all these wines smell like BO
Adrian: it tastes very different then it smells
Bertrand: Its tickling my unami glands
[Overall this wine caused the most discussions thus far … many comments on odd smell of the wine]
Andy: I am not happy with that smell .. but I like it. A bit overoaked …
Andy: its full bodied …. “urgh” as james brings out a pinot (he was about to say something smart lol)
Andy: quite alcoholic …
James back on Opi: there is more raspberry this time … this is a wine that surpasses my expectations.

The Tasters

The Evidence