2023 High Note Malbec
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Tasting Notes
Sweet plums, violets and blueberries on the nose. Touches of mint and chocolate. Creamy and ripe, with a medium to full body and soft tannins. Very drinkable.
James Suckling 90 Points
About High Note
Born in the Uco Valley with the Revolutionary Spirit of Argentina.
High Note label design provokes interest through evocative imagery and symbolism:
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Music, dance, culture – The violin and bandoneón symbolize the passion of the tango and those who surrender to it
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Cloud-wrapped mountains, sea shells, and the Andean condor represent Argentina’s sweep from the Andes to the Atlantic coast
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The Ceibo – Argentina’s national flower (located in the woman’s hair on the Malbec label) reminds us of the great abundance of Argentinian flora
The cooler climate in the higher elevations of the Uco Valley produces wines with bright acidity, fresh aromas, and an unmistakable personality. High Note’s grapes are sourced from five carefully selected vineyards ranging in elevation from 3,300 – 5,000 feet above sea level:
- Gualtallary: The high altitudes deliver deep purple wines with fruity and floral notes
- Vista Flores: Contributes flavors of spice, red fruits, and minerality
- La Consulta: Adds black fruit and mid-palate weight
- Altamira: Brings violet notes to the aroma
- Eugenio Bustos: Provides the wine with racy acidity and floral notes
Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy
Head Winemaker Leopoldo Kuschnaroff hails from a family of farmers, born of Ukrainian immigrants to Argentina. A true son of the Mendoza wine region, he graduated from trade school with a degree in winemaking in 1999, followed by a master’s degree in viticulture from the prestigious Cuyo University.
Tasting Notes
Sweet plums, violets and blueberries on the nose. Touches of mint and chocolate. Creamy and ripe, with a medium to full body and soft tannins. Very drinkable.
James Suckling 90 Points
About High Note
Born in the Uco Valley with the Revolutionary Spirit of Argentina.
High Note label design provokes interest through evocative imagery and symbolism:
-
Music, dance, culture – The violin and bandoneón symbolize the passion of the tango and those who surrender to it
-
Cloud-wrapped mountains, sea shells, and the Andean condor represent Argentina’s sweep from the Andes to the Atlantic coast
-
The Ceibo – Argentina’s national flower (located in the woman’s hair on the Malbec label) reminds us of the great abundance of Argentinian flora
The cooler climate in the higher elevations of the Uco Valley produces wines with bright acidity, fresh aromas, and an unmistakable personality. High Note’s grapes are sourced from five carefully selected vineyards ranging in elevation from 3,300 – 5,000 feet above sea level:
- Gualtallary: The high altitudes deliver deep purple wines with fruity and floral notes
- Vista Flores: Contributes flavors of spice, red fruits, and minerality
- La Consulta: Adds black fruit and mid-palate weight
- Altamira: Brings violet notes to the aroma
- Eugenio Bustos: Provides the wine with racy acidity and floral notes
