Bodega Norton 2010 Privada Red (Mendoza)

Country: Argentina / Privada
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend Mendoza Province
Winery: Bodega Norton / Mendoza

Once again, this Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Norton excels. The nose is a bit grapy and candied, but there’s depth and a level of intensity that bodes well for the future. The palate is deep and concentrated, with blackberry, prune, stewed plum, graphite and coffee flavors in front of a mellow, smooth finish. Drink now through 2016.