International Wine Review
Report # 26
Manos Negras
This small winery uses the unique skills of three immigrantsto Argentina—New Zealand
winemakers and American wine educator Jeff Mausbach—aswell as the renowned
Argentine viticulturist Alejandro Sejanovich to craft exciting, terroir-based wines.
Importer: Vino del Sol, Corralitos, CA
Manos Negras 2008 Malbec Valle de Uco ($16) 88
The 2008 Malbec offers dark cherry fruit, vanilla and toasted oak aromas on the
nose. On the palate it is nicely textured with quite firm, fine tannins. A tad
astringent on the finish, but flavorful and good value.
Manos Negras 2008 Pinot Noir Neuquén Valley ($16) 88+
This medium light ruby Pinot Noir offers up light red cherry fruit, a touch of earth
and lots of vanilla on the nose. Aged for 12 months in French oak, 20% new, it
exhibits red berry fruit with prominent vanilla notes and elegance on the palate.
Manos Negras 2010 Torrontés San Juan ($16) 90
This is a very good Torrontés showing a somewhat reserved nose of acacia,
herbs, and orchard fruit. It’s round in the mouth where it erupts with sweet pear
flavors with garden herb notes and green apple acidity. Finishes clean with a
mineral note.