In winery years, Doña Paula is still relatively young, with it’s roots going back to just 1997. It was actually founded by Grupo Claro from Chile, owners of Viña Santa Rita, as they diversified operations into Argentina. You could say it was a good investment, as demand for Doña Paula wines has driven the winery to acquire additional vineyards and expand operations over their relatively young lifespan.
After tasting the 2007 Malbec, I’m not surprised that they’ve been so successful. I should note that Doña Paula released a few different Malbecs in the 2007 vintage, this one is from the Lujan de Cuyo vineyard.
This is a very nice Malbec. The nose has plum and currant fruit aromas with cloves and vanilla adding complexity. The palate is lush and fruity with lots of plum and cherry flavors. The finish adds a touch of spice to the experience. It’s a well structured and very enjoyable wine.
Wine: Doña Paula
Variety: Malbec
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 14%
Rating: 87
Price: $13.49
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So, this hasn’t replaced it. This is part of their “Estate” line.
In fact Dona Paula had a Malbec – subdesignation Los Cardos – which was a great buy at 6$ and since then has continued to increase in price but it was very consistent. I am not sure if this replaces the Los Cardos selection.