2017 Bodega Norton 'Privada' Red Lujan de Cuyo
This deep red blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot opens with enticing aromas of blackberries, roasted spices and cocoa powder. Rich, smooth and elegant with a solid, velvety tannin structure and chewy, dense layers of lustrous black fruit. The finish simmers with oak and hints of bakers’ chocolate that slide away slowly. A beautiful Bordeaux-style blend with great points and an even better price!
James Suckling
Enticing roasted spices, peppermint and cocoa powder oozing from the glass, knitting the ripe, lustrous black fruit. Rich and full-bodied, but not jammy. Good density of flavors to chew on with a solid, velvety tannin structure. Lots of verve. Lengthy finish. Serious stuff. A blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink or hold.