2017 Clos de los Siete
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Clos de los Siete makes wines from Vista Flores, Uco Valley, with support from Michel Rolland’s group of wineries. A blend of 52% Malbec, 15% Syrah, 21% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, 70% aged for 12 months in oak, this is a dense reddish-purple in the glass. The nose presents notes of licorice and plum jam plus vanilla and hints of balsam and black olives. Intense in the mouth, with fine-grained tannins and a compressed, concentrated style. Rolland’s profile is based around low freshness but intense flavors pitched up in the Uco Valley terroir. Drink in two years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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From Tunayán/Vista Flores. 52% Malbec, 21% Merlot, 15% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Positioned to be approachable. Was a little overshadowed by the DiamAndes Grande Reserve! But then it’s cheaper. Big seller on export markets apparently. Bumptious and then a bit tight and demanding on the finish. Quite chewy end. (JR)
There was a little more ripeness and concentration in the 2017 Clos de Los Siete, a harmonious and nicely crafted blend of 52% Malbec, 21% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. When tasted next to the 2016, this came through as more powerful, and many might prefer it, but I found better quality of tannins in the 2016, as this felt a little harsh in comparison, but nothing that one more year in bottle and/or powerful food couldn't fix. 790,000 bottles produced.