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DO Luján de Cuyo (Argentina)
Mythic Wines Lujan de Cuyo is a wine-producing sub-region of Argentina’s largest viticultural area, Mendoza. Located in a valley just south of Mendoza City itself, the Lujan de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine, including Catena Zapata, Bodega Septima and Cheval des Andes. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region’s most-important grape variety, producing bold, intensely flavored red wines. The small town of Lujan de Cuyo is on the northern banks of the Mendoza River, and it is from here that the viticultural area of the same name stretches south for roughly 20 miles (32km) between the Andes Mountains in the west and the Lunlunta hills in the east. The region was the first in Argentina to be officially recognized as an appellation in 1993, and includes the wine-producing zones of Vistalba, Las Compuertas, Perdriel, Agrelo and Ugarteche. Maipu lies directly east of Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley is to the south. Lujan de Cuyo’s position on the edge of the.
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Mythic Mountain Red Blend – 90 POINTS
Blackberry, violet, cassis and ripe plum leap out of the glass. A refreshihng style where oak plays a role but the fruit is pure with fresh and vibrant acidity. Sophisticated savory notes lead to a complex finish. Drink now through 2020. Decanter, July 2015, Argentina’s Best Malbec Blends.
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Mythic Barrel Malbec
Tasting notes: Deep dark red in color with notes of fresh red berries and plum jam on the nose followed by mellowed spice and tobacco from the time spent in barrel. The wine exhibits complexity and great structure while rewarding with soft silky tannins and balanced acidity, settling into a long and persistent finish. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Varietal: 100% Malbec Alcohol: 14.5% pH: 3.6 Acidity: 5.6 g/l Vineyard: Estate, select low-yielding blocks Yield: 1.6 tons per acre Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 6 days at 50°F Fermentation: Spontaneous in-barrel malolactic with indigenous yeasts Filtering: Naturally clarified after several rackings Aging: 12 months in new French Oak Barrels.
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Mythic Block Malbec
Tasting notes: Tell-tale inky Malbec hue with a nose of freshly picked violets and ripe berries seamlessly integrated with spicy chocolate notes. Intense and full-bodied wine with notable structure yielding gentle tannins. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Varietal: 100% Malbec Alcohol: 14.5% pH: 3.6 Acidity: 5.6 g/l Vineyard: Single Vineyard Estate, select low-yielding blocks Yield: 2.4 tons per acre Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 6 days at 50°F Fermentation: Spontaneous in-barrel malolactic with indigenous yeasts Filtering: Naturally clarified after several rackings Aging: 12 months in new French Oak Barrels.
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Mythic Estate Malbec
Tasting notes: Deep violet color in the glass with ripe raspberries and cinnamon on the nose.Soft texture in the mouth with sweet, round tannins and well integrated oak notes of vanilla and tobacco, followed by a refreshing yet persistent finish. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: 100% Malbec Alcohol: 14.5% pH: 3.7 Acidity: 5.4 g/l Vineyard: Estate Yield: 2.4 tons per acre Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 4 days at 50°F Fermentation: Spontaneous in-barrel malolactic with indigenous yeasts @ 77-79°F Filtering: Naturally clarified after several rackings Aging: 6 months in new French Oak Barrels.
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Mythic Wines
Mythic Mountain Chardonnay Mythic Vineyard Chardonnay Viognier Mythic Mountain Red Blend Mythic Mountain Malbec Mythic Estate Malbec Mythic Vineyard Malbec Mythic Vineyard Cabernet Mythic Block Malbec Mythic Barrel Malbec In the Southern Hemisphere lies a Viticultural Eden bathed by an ancient ridge, where pristine glacial waters filter down through nutrient rich earth. This unspoiled paradise is the chosen land for growing vines. It is here where our wines are born. 300 days of sun, deep roots, and alluvial soil create the most ideal of conditions for these MYTHIC Argentine wines. Winemaker Bernardo Bossi Bonilla – winemaker extraordinaire. Bernie spent years honing his skills at Argentine powerhouses Catena, Tikal, and Casarena before embarking on his very own label, MYTHIC. No longer handcuffed by management and bean-counters, Bernardo is afforded the freedom to craft his wines exactly how he sees fit…. quite a rare feat with the proliferation of factory wineries..
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Mythic Vineyard Cabernet
Tasting notes: A regal shade of deep garnet releases enticing aromas of black fruit, spicy red pepper, and eucalyptus that transfer seamlessly to the mouth, offering velvety soft tannins with additional notes of tobacco, spiceand the slightest hint of vanilla, adding structure & complexity to this well-rounded wine with excellent length and intensity. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol: 14.5% pH: 3.7 Acidity: 5.4 g/l Vineyard: Estate, select low-yielding blocks Yield: 2.4 tons per acre Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 6 days at 50°F Fermentation: Spontaneous in-barrel malolactic with indigenous yeasts @ 77-79°F Filtering: Naturally clarified after several rackings Aging: 12 months in new French Oak Barrels.
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Mythic Vineyard Malbec
Tasting notes: Intense purple/red color in the glass with aromas of fresh berries, jammy plums, and hints of a little spice.Dense, sweet berries in the mouth with an attractive mineral component and soft notes of tobacco & spice from the barrel aging leads to a long, satisfying finish. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: 100% Malbec Alcohol: 14.5% pH: 3.6 Acidity: 5.6 g/l Vineyard: Estate, select low-yielding blocks Yield: 2.4 tons per acre Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 6 days at 50°F Fermentation: Spontaneous in-barrel malolactic with indigenous yeasts @ 77-79°F Filtering: Naturally clarified after several rackings Aging: 12 months in new French Oak Barrels.
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Mythic Mountain Malbec
Tasting notes: Elegant and fruit forward wine with purple red tone, bright aromas of fresh fruit and subtle vanilla undertones. Sweet in the mouth with a pleasing mid-palate experience and soft, round tannins leading to a persistent finish. Winemaker: Bernardo Bossi Bonilla Appellation: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Varietal: 100% Malbec Alcohol: 13.9% pH: 3.75 Acidity: 5.3 g/l Vineyard: Estate Harvest: By hand, in the cool early hours of morning Selection: Manual selection of clusters Maceration: 3 days at 50°F Fermentation: With indigenous yeasts @ 77-79°F Aging: 30% for 3 months in French Oak Barrels.
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