2017 harvest report

2016-2017 was a sunny dry year most of the season with the presence of some rain just by the end of harvest.
Summer was very warm but sporadic rains helped the vines to reach a nice balance of canopy and yield.

Due to the impact of two major frosts in October of 2016 Total production of grapes in Mendoza, was 12% lower than 2016
and 41% below the average production for the last 10 years.

Production at The Vines was only 3.6% lower compared with previous year,
Overall, We were able to harvest very healthy grapes with excellent balance of fruit ripeness and acidity.

2017 i fenix i malbec

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

90% malbec i 10% petit verdot

tasting notes

deep purplish red in color, this wine expresses an intense bouquet of dark berries and plum, combined with oaky aromas and soft notes of walnut and caramel coming from the French oak barrel. A malbec with full body, balanced, persistent and powerful with great aging potential.

winemaking

Harvest april 7th i cold maceration 5 days i fermentation 12 days i 17 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 15.0% alcohol

retail price $60 USD i 75 cases produced

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2017 i vela i cabernet franc

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

100% Cabernet Franc

tasting notes

Bright ruby red in color, displaying aromas of blackberry and cassis with gentle notes of green bell pepper and eucalyptus. in the mouth there is an agreeable green pepper flavor combined with desirable red berries and plum with spicy notes, the mothfeel is well balanced and smooth. a Distinctive and elegant wine.

winemaking

Harvest april 11th i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 11 days i 17 months in french new, second and third use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.5% alcohol

retail price $60 USD i 75 cases produced

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2017 i paloma i petit verdot

single vineyard i uco valley

wine profile

90% petit verdot i 10% malbec

tasting notes

beautiful bright ruby red in color with a deep, intense and complex nose characteized by black fruits like blackberries along with inky notes. An incredible full body wine with impressive tannins. very persistent in the mouth with a long ripe plum finish combined with gentle cedar notes. an awesome wine, particularly appealing for new world palates.

winemaking

Harvest april 11th i cold maceration 3 days i fermentation 11 days i 17 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.0% alcohol

retail price $60 USD i 50 cases produced

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2017 i balanza i malbec i grenache

estate blend i uco valley

wine profile

50% malbec i 50% Grenache i co-fermentation

tasting notes

the intense red color welcomes your eyes. the aromas are complex with the notes of grilled plum, cherry, and dried herbs, overlaid by blood orange expressed by the grenache. the notes of both varietals harmoniously play in your mouth, keeping excellent balance between tannins and acidity. just delightful!

winemaking

Harvest april 11th i cold maceration 5 days i c0-fermentation 11 days i 16 months in french new and second use oak i residual sugar 1.8% i 14.8% alcohol

retail price $60 USD i 75 cases produced

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