Trapiche 2007 Mendoza, Argentina Broquel Malbec

Our first wine comes from one of the most well known and respected producers in Mendoza. Trapiche has won countless awards and high scoring reviews, and their line includes wines that bring quality and value at a variety of price points. This particular wine comes from twenty-five year old vines, grown “between 900 and 1,200 meters above sea level.” The maturity of the vines and the high altitude at which they are grown, allows the wine to maintain a certain restraint that keeps its ripeness and intense fruit under control.

On the nose this wine has a good amount of layering complexity. There is an interesting, very dark, minerality, combined with ripe jammy fruit and a faint herbal greenness. There are tones of rosemary and bramble fruit, mixed in with coffee beans and volcanic stone, creating an aroma that is both powerful and refined at the same time.

The palate opens on cherry juice, a bit of cracked black pepper and some softer plum tones. There is also an earthiness to the mid palate that shows some suede and rosemary with a bit of burnt sugar. The finish takes this a step further and evolves into something that I can only describe as tasting like S’mores, with a little bit of burnt marshmallow, some chocolate, and the baked quality of a graham cracker. This is an interesting wine, and it has a flavor profile all its own. There is a very nice balance to this wine, and its fruit and mineral tones come together quite well. It has a good amount of intensity, and it is smooth and rich, despite the fact that the acidity is slightly sharp around the edges. This is a well made wine, and I think it would be a solid introduction into Malbec if you were new to the grape. A wine…

Worth Trying. 87 points. 

Look No Further Than Trapiche for a Luxurious Malbec

Posted by admin on 6/27/10 • Categorized as Across the World, Food & Beverage

Trapiche Broquel 2008 Malbec

You may wonder what’s in a name…and why Trapiche includes the word Broquel in the name of its 2008 Malbec vintage.  Broquel in Spanish means “shield” and symbolizes a family’s heritage.  In Trapiche’s case, Broquel represents a time honored Malbec production focusing on quality rather than quantity.  Experienced winemakers source grapes from the best terriors within the entire Andes basin yielding top fruit quality at its best.  Here’s what you’re getting inside the bottle: Grapes hand harvested in the last week of March from high-altitude vineyards that have been in existence for over 15 years. After an elaborate maceration, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 15 months showcasing a flavorful balance of ripe tannins and a long finish.