The 2007 Locura is a fascinating blend of 85% Malbec, 10% Bonarda, and 5% Torrontes (a white grape). It sports an uplifted, fragrant nose of sandalwood, exotic spices, floral notes, lavender, earth notes, black cherry, and plum. Satin-textured with a suave personality, this seamless offering flows across the palate while lingering for nearly a minute. Its impeccable balance should keep it in fine form for another 12-15 years. One can question the price but not the purity of this splendid effort.Tikal is the personal project of Ernesto Catena, son of Nicolas Catena, and brother of Laura Catena. The 2009 Natural and 2009 Patriota are reviewed in the Argentina Value report in the previous on-line Issue.Importer: Vine Connections, Sausalito, CA; tel. (415) 332-8466; fax (415) 332-8668
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