mascota
Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant before serving. The Mendoza family have been winemakers for at least three generations, but it was only in 2008 that they decided to found a new winery in Argentina’s most prestigious wine region. This small boutique winery has a particularly strong track record for sustainable practices, including trying to recycle or reuse as much of its waste as possible and a state-of-the-art irrigation system that conserves water. La Mascota’s wines are crafted from the estate’s prime vineyards spread across the Mendoza wine region. This Malbec is made from hand-selected grapes that are grown in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley. After vinification the young wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding complexity and depth to its already rich flavor profile. Enticing notes of crushed wild berries, plums and cherries delight on the nose, along with gentle hints of smoke, vanilla and toasted spices. The first sip reveals a generous full body, velvety tannins, and a solid core of dark fruit which lingers on the tongue. Robust and powerful in nature, this Malbec is a great match for grilled red meats, hearty stews, or a generous charcuterie board.
La Mascota
Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant before serving. La Mascota is a small family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Mendoza wine region in Argentina. The estate was founded in 2008 by the Mendoza family who have been involved in the wine industry for over three generations and craft their wines from their own vineyards. La Mascota Winery is committed to sustainability and uses environmentally friendly practices in its vineyards and winemaking processes, including a state-of-the-art irrigation system that conserves water. This La Mascota cuvee is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon crafted from grapes which are hand-harvested and carefully selected for their quality. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months for additional complexity and intensity. Luscious blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla dominate on the nose along with hints of spice and tobacco. The first sip reveals a punchy full body, smooth tannins, and lingering notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and toasted oak. Excellent pairings for this robust Cab include mature hard cheeses, grilled red meats, and even barbecued ribs. If desired, it could also be cellared for a few more years to soften the tannins even further.
