{"product_id":"bodegas-trapiche-cask-malbec-2012","title":"Bodegas Trapiche 'Oak Cask' Malbec 2012 - $20 a Bottle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eFrom Argentina's Most Respected Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Wine Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Trapiche begins in 1883, in a small vineyard called El Trapiche, in the district of Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, where the grapes for the first fine wines were grown. With more than 130 years of experience, Trapiche has earned its place as a pioneering brand in the introduction of French vines, the production of varietal wines, the import of French oak barrels and the use of stainless steel tanks. True to its origins, today Trapiche is in a continuous quest for the latest best practices. Led by Daniel Pi, Director of Winemaking, Trapiche's winemaking team permanently strives to improve winemaking practices by exchanging experience and knowledge with winemakers from other wine producing countries such as France, the US, Australia and New Zealand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery itself is set amidst vineyards and located in Maipú, Mendoza, at the foot of the Andes, housed in a Florentine style building from 1912 that has become an icon of Mendoza's wine architecture. A blend of past and present, Trapiche winery provides the ideal location for a dialog between tradition and cutting edge technology in the production of premium wines.\u003cbr \/\u003eTrapiche was one of the first Argentine wineries to enter the international scene. In 1889, the winery received its first international award in Paris. In 1920, two Trapiche brands, Fond de Cave and Broquel, began to captivate the world's most demanding palates. The 1970s saw a significant increase in exports, a trend that has remained constant to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in this way that Trapiche has become Argentina's largest and most respected fine wine exporter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 100% Malbec is sourced from vineyards located between the 750m and 1100m above sea level. It is purpled-colored, the nose offers up pain grillé, mineral, plums and black cherry notes with a touch of black pepper. The palate is soft, soupy and round, with ripe, saturated berry flavors. Finishes spicy and full, with chewy tannins and ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is ideal to serve with cheeses, red meats, mushrooms, stew and with the typical Argentinian “as ado”. Serve at 16°-18° C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy:) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Case of 12","offer_id":687576675,"sku":"R103","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/2913\/products\/Trapiche_Oak_Cask_Malbec_2012_copy.png?v=1399542249","url":"https:\/\/grapes-lager-2.myshopify.com\/products\/bodegas-trapiche-cask-malbec-2012","provider":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}