Luigi Bosca Gala 2 2014

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There are 7 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

I effing love this wine. It's super dynamic. Loads of black fruit, well-integrated oak, spice, green coffee, smoke and tar come wave after wave. Lovely acidity. 93 points.

Keith O'Hagan Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Medium garnet core, watery rim.
Nose; Rich blackberry fruit, vanilla and oak
Palate: Full bodied blackberry notes continue C/W well integrated tannin and well balanced acidity
Overall: a lovely full bodied wine that is suitable for some medium term aging or opening tonight with some medium rare Prime Rib

Jon Steeves rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Well balanced, deeply concentrated, savoury, ripe red fruit, ripe plum, graphite minerality, fine integrated tannins. Pairs well with braised rosemary rack of lamb. Tasted 2014 vintage in March 2018 decanted 2h. 92 points

Colin McKone rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Dark ruby in colour with aromas of plum, strawberry, raspberry and cedar. It is full bodied with well balanced acidity & tannins with flavours of strewed red fruits and black pepper. This will pair nicely with hamburgers or cheeses pasta dishes. Tasted on March 11, 2018.

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

85% Cab, with just a dash of Cab Franc and Merlot. It was sourced from all over Mendoza. Vistalba, Carrodilla, and Lujan de Cuyo.
This wine has some nice ruby red colouration at this point. It spent over a year in barrel maturing and it still has a lot of those oaky undertones. Ruby-red fruit, damson, dried herb, and tobacco.
It is quite savoury, though not harsh by any means.
Put this wine with some veal chops or mushrooms.

Lynn van der Linde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Wow! Heady aromas of raspberry jam, vanilla, and cigar box, carry through to a lingering fruit finish. Lots of acidity makes this a perfect wine to pair with creamy pasta dishes, or sharp cheeses.
Tasted March 2018.

Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

A lovely blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. A pronounced bouquet that feature cooked berries, smoke, cedar and tobacco. Flavours feature red cherries, strawberries, bay leaves and dry smoked spices. High acidity, medium plus body with cherry, blackberry fruit persisting. Pair with roasted lamb and medium bodied cheeses. 91 points - tasted March 2018

Natalie's Review

Luigi Bosca Gala 2 2014, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust and concentrated Argentine red wine made from the country's classic Malbec grape. Aromas of dark fruit, smoke, and black spice on the nose and palate. This is a full-bodied blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder being Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2018-2022. 542647 14.10% D 750 mL $36.95 Score: 93/100. April 13, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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