Mendoza, Argentina
Year
WOW Rating
%
2005
Another excellent vintage for both whites and reds.San Juan reds can be exceptional. Drink whites from 2006, reds 2007.
Hold
92
2004
Hot, dry summer, followed by some rain, giving ideal conditions. Whites and reds both outstanding. Drink whites, hold reds until 2007.
Drink or Hold
94
2003
Excellent long dry ripening season, delicious reds.
2002
Superb vintage with excellent growing conditions, Cabernet and Malbec outstanding.
2001
Somewhat inconsistent vintage, Malbec quite quaffable.
Drink
88
2000
Uneven year, rain affected, but saved by some good late ripening conditions.
87
1999
Superb vintage, excellent reds with aging potential
90
1998
El Nino gave rainy conditions, very mixed results
79
1997
Classic vintage especially for reds
1996
Good year, well structured wines
89
1995
Average vintage, drink now
86
1994
Attractive year, especially for reds
1993
Excellent year for most varietals
1992
Good year, well balanced wines
1991
Now generally past its best
Avoid
1990
Average vintage, needs drinking
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