Los Noques, Uco Valley (Argentina) Cabernet Franc 2019

 Los Noques is a small, family-run winery that makes small production of premium wine from estate vineyards high up in Argentina’s Uco Valley.  Argentina has a world beyond Malbec, and this Cabernet Franc is a perfect example.  This wine is all about dark berries and warm spices, including black cherry, blackberry, violets, black pepper, clove, anise, and dark chocolate.  The wine is extremely approachable after a 60-minute decant, with enlivening acidity and structured fine-grained tannins that offer a supple mouthfeel from start to finish.