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Product Name: Tikal Jubilo 2005

Vintage: 2005

Varietal Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec

Vineyard Locations: Altamira & Ugarteche

Avg. Vineyard Elev.: 3,550 feet

Avg. Age of Vines: 25 years

Rootstock: Ungrafted

Harvest Method: Hand-harvested

Press Handling: No press wine

Oak Regimen: 12 months in 30% new French and 70% second-use French barriques

Fining: None

Filtration: None

Alcohol: 13.9%

pH: 3.61

T.A. 5.80

Total Case Production: 500 cases (6-packs)

 

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing Suggestions
Deep blackcurrant and oak aromas with opaque red/purple color. Flavors of black cherry liqueur, red currants, dark chocolate and a touch of roasted coffee. Lush without seeming heavy. Seems to unfold in layers, keeping the palate excited well past the lengthy finish. Plenty of tannin for aging without any harsh astringency. Pairs well with most fine food presentations like duck in a fruit sauce, leg of lamb persillade, Osso Buco, and even a simple filet mignon. Also complements medium-strong cheeses (French, Italian, goat) or dishes prepared with mushroom or cream sauces.

About the Name/Label
Tikal is named after Ernesto’s son. Ernesto calls this wine "Jubilo" ("Rejoice") as it is his ultimate expression of joy: a rich, powerful, wonderfully layered, and delicious wine. The original artwork of this passionate dancing couple was created by Ernesto’s close friend and artist, Ariel Mlynarzewicz. We have no idea how to pronounce Ariel’s last name.

 

 

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