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The wines of Argentina

Believe it or not, Argentina is the fifth largest wine producer in the world with most of its production lying in the Mendoza region, much of which is desert. Thus, irrigation is key to wine production in Argentina. One of the star grape varieties in Argentina is Malbec which seems very much to like this country. (read the notes on the producer Weinert below!)
Wine Buff Note: Malbec is also produced in small amounts in the France in the Loire (where it is known as Cot) and Cahors (where it is known as Auxerrois).

Bodegas y Cavas Weinert, Lujan de Cuyo

On a recent trip to Argentina I was blown away by the sheer quality of this brilliant estate. It takes something very special to excite my tastebuds these days and as soon as I sniffed the first wine I knew we were on to something! The winery eschews the modern obsession with new oak barrels and gleaming stainless steel and opts for concrete fermentation tanks and old large oak vats for ageing. The results are brilliant leaning to a European elegance and structure and they also hold their wines until mature, a rare occurence these days. The rosé completes the range, rich and fruity this is a mere 14.5% alcohol!.

Bodegas y Cavas Weinert, Lujan de CuyoVintageBottleHalf
Tempranillo, Pedro del Castillo 2007 7.50 ---
Carrascal (Malbec, Cabernet, Merlot) 2005 8.65 ---
Merlot 2003 10.95 ---
Malbec 2004 10.95 ---
Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 11.50 ---
Cavas de Weinert Gran Vino (Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet) 2002 12.95 ---
Estrella Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 87.50 ---
Gran Rose, Montfleury 2008 8.75 ---

Bodegas Don Cristobal, Mendoza

A new discovery and one from which we will increase the range over the coming months as the wines become available. An exciting find. the entry level 1492 blend offer some relaxed drinking with good fruit and depth, the single varietals, with the recent additions of a leafy, ripe Sangiovese (the Chianti grape) and a chunky Cabernet to compliment the lush, ripe Verdelho and the dense, concentrated Malbec give a range of diversity and breadth.

Bodegas Don Cristobal, MendozaVintageBottleHalf
1492 Chardonnay, Viognier, Chenin 2009 6.35 ---
1492 Merlot, Malbec, Bonarda 2007 6.35 ---
       
Verdelho, single vineyard, Cristobal 1492 2009 7.95 ---
Chardonnay, single vineyard, Cristobal 1492 2008 7.95 ---
Torrontes, Cristobal 1492 2008 7.95 ---
Malbec, La Nina Vineyard, Cristobal 1492 2008 7.95 ---
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cristobal 1492 2006 7.95 ---
Sangiovese, Cristobal 1492 2006 7.95 ---
Triana, Malbec, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, La Santa Maria Vineyard 2006 17.95 ---

 


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