The current collection contains one white wine, the 2011 Semillon, which was sourced from 61-year-old ungrafted vines. It was made with 15% of the wine fermented in new French oak with 8 months of aging sur lie before bottling without fining or filtration. Aromas of candle wax, mineral, and melon inform the nose of a creamy-textured, savory, focused wine with excellent volume and length. It is likely to evolve for several years and should provide enjoyment through 2018. Mendel is a partnership of renowned winemaker Roberto de la Mota and Annabelle Sielecki whose family owns the vineyards. As a postscript, while visiting the winery in October 2011, I was also shown the 2006, 2007, and 2008 vintages of Finca Remota, which have been reviewed before in these pages. They are performing as well or better than I previously reported.Importer: Vine Connections, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 332-6466

Light, yet showing good density and cut to the star fruit and tangerine notes, which give way to hints of spice and fennel on the zesty finish. Drink now. 300 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add