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Cheval des Andes Uco Mendoza

Valle de Uco, Argentina
Second wine from Cheval des Andes; more accessible than Grand Vin but same Bordeaux-influenced approach; violet, plum, cedar; structured and elegant introduction to the estate's style.
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Argentine beef with French sauce; wine's Bordeaux structure suits Béarnaise's tarragon richness
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Earthy risotto; wine's graphite and cedar echo the truffle; Cabernet Franc's herbal notes bridge mushrooms
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Hard sheep cheese; wine's fruit complements; berry compote bridges the Malbec's dark fruit character
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Moroccan preparation; Malbec's dark fruit handles the spice; eggplant's richness tamed by tannin; unexpected bridge
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