Cavas de Weinert Cask Selection - 2009
Weinert
- Region
- Argentina » Mendoza
- Type
- red still, dry
- Producer
- Weinert
- Vintage
- 2009
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
- Alcohol
- 14.5
- Sugar
- 2.37
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
Since I have tasted this wine on multiple occasions, I knew what to expect. So I found pleasure in letting other people discover this wine for the first time. Incredible value. A mature blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot in an old-world style. Lots of ripe dark fruits, mint, medicinal herbs, liquorice root, smoke, earth, sweet tobacco, oak and meat. Ripe tannin, good acidity, and almost perfect balance. Long and flavourful finish.
Alright, this was unexpected. Complex and (if I may) elegant. I would not guess New World wine here. Lots of blackberry, medicinal herbs, earth, smoke and meat. Powerful but rounding tannins. I didn't guess it's age, I thought that it's much younger, but this wine is already 11 years old. Has lots of potential. Great value.
Weinert
Bodega & Cavas de Weinert, established by Don Bernardo Weinert, a Brazilian of German descent, is located in Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Before establishing the winery, Don Bernardo conducted an extensive analysis of Mendoza's climate, soil, and vines, ultimately choosing Luján de Cuyo as the ideal location for his venture. The winery, acquired in 1974, underwent significant restoration and modernization, incorporating advanced technology in its wine production processes.
A key figure in the winery's history is Rául de la Mota, renowned for his role in modernizing Argentine winemaking. De la Mota's expertise greatly influenced the winery's early development. Later, in 1996, Swiss oenologist Hubert Weber joined the team. At the young age of 27, he took on the role of the main oenologist, a position he holds to this day.
Weinert is situated in Luján de Cuyo at an elevation of 900 meters above sea level. This high-altitude region, near the Andes mountains, is conducive to producing complex and well-structured wines. Notably, Weinert has a practice of aging its wines in the bottle for extended periods before release, often offering wines that are over a decade old.