BODEGA ENRIQUE FOSTER

In the center of the world’s premier location for Malbec - Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina, Enrique Foster has built a state-of-the-art gravity-flow winery surrounded by 90 year old vines. Enrique Foster’s objective is nothing less than to produce the best Malbec in Argentina - which is to say the best in the world.

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NV “LOIS” Sparkling Malbec
+739654 · 6x750ml

Made using traditional Charmat method, this wine was left sur lie for six months. Pale rose red. Totally satisfying sparkling wine, combining a complex style with freshness redolent of cherries bursting from the tiny bubbles. A gentle acidity suggests that LOIS can be aged 2-3 years. 10,000 bottles produced.

STATUS: OPEN
15  
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2009 “PINK” ROSÉ MALBEC
+736218 · 12x750ml

Enrique Foster ‘PINK’ rosado, unlike French or Spanish rosé made from grenache grapes, is made from 100% Malbec grapes grown in our vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina. With the average age of the vines of more than 30 years, this 100% Malbec dry rosé was hand harvested in the second week of March 2008. PINK has a unique character: refreshing summer fruits in a floral dry, complex wine.

STATUS: OPEN

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2011 IQUE MALBEC
+720015 · 12x750ml

Typically released in the same year it’s harvested, this is intended to be a fresh, young, unoaked wine which will improve slightly with age but is not meant to be laid down. Intense ruby-red with violet hints in color, it has fruity aromas of fresh red fruits and white pepper. Firm structure and soft lush tannins. 165,000 bottles produced.

STATUS: OPEN
86  
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2005 LUNLUNTA MALBEC
+726359 · 12x750ml

Made from 100% Malbec grapes, hand-harvested from vineyards located in Lunlunta at 3000 feet above sea level. To achieve an ideal concentration of aromas and tannins, production has been reduced to only 7,000 lbs per acre. Fermentation takes place during 7 days in small stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and for 9 months in the bottle in our cellar.

STATUS: OPEN

Current Vintage

2008 RESERVA MALBEC
+720016 · 12x750ml

Estate grown and bottled 100% Malbec made of selected grapes from old vines with a production limited to 8.5 tons per hectare. After a rigorous selection, the grapes were fermented for 8 days in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. As a final point, this wine was aged in our underground cellars for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, and 9 months in the bottle.

This is a huge wine. It is deep red violet with dark fruit aromas, firm structure, full-bodied, long finish. Excellent with rich spiced dishes, strong cheeses, roast or grilled meats, tuna, salmon and chocolate. 95,000 bottles produced.

STATUS: ALLOCATED
88  
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2006 LIMITED EDITION MALBEC
+720017 · 6x750ml

Our showcase Malbec. Aged 14 months in new French oak barrels, and 12 months in the bottle. Deep ruby with violet reflections, intense cherry, blackberry, and spice aroma, well-balanced, full bodied, soft elegant tannins, long-lasting finish. Delicious with rich spiced dishes, strong cheeses, roast or grilled meats, tuna, salmon and chocolate.

STATUS: OPEN
90  
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2006 FIRMADO MALBEC
+726360 · 6x750ml

Deep ruby color. Intense blackberry and spice aroma. Well-balanced, full bodied, soft tannins, elegant oak flavors and very long-lasting finish. Delicious with strong cheeses, rich spiced dishes and roast or grilled meats. 2,500 bottles produced.

STATUS: ALLOCATED
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