El Enemigo bottle
Cabernet Franc Red wine

El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc – Mendoza, Argentina 2017

RRP £13

Sumptuous core of plump red fruit with floaty violet nose and seductive satiny palate. Ripe tannins round up crunchy body and layered, tarry finish with good grip. Nice typicity

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Wine Details

Wine Style

Still

Alcohol

13.5%

Origin

Country

Argentina

Tasting Information

Blind

Yes

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UK Stockist

Vinquinn

https://www.vinquinn.com/product/2017-el-enemigo-cabernet-franc-6x750ml-97pt-platinum-award-decanter-world-wine-awards-2020-29871

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