The 2005 Limited Edition Malbec was blended from two vineyards, 53 years and 90 years of age respectively. It was aged for 16 months in new French oak. Deep purple-colored, it has an expressive bouquet of toasty new oak, leather, underbrush, black cherry, and plum that jumps from the glass. Medium-bodied with a sense of elegance, this Malbec has layers of savory black cherry fruit, plenty of spice notes, good integration of oak, tannin, and acidity, and a 45-second, pure finish. Give it 3-4 years of additional cellaring and drink it from 2013 to 2025. Bodega Enrique Foster’s first vintage was 2002. The winery’s estate vineyard was planted in 1919. They lease a vineyard planted in 1955, and their Lunlunta property was planted in 1968. Current production is 15,000 cases with 60% exported to the USA.Importer: Dreyfus, Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770