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Picada 15 Red Blend

Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Malbec 20%, Pinot Noir 10%

Picada 15 owes it’s name to one of the ancient roads of dust and stone that cross the arid landscapes of Patagonia, and which winds through the vineyard in San Patricio del Chanar.

This wine is fresh and expressive, each variety express its unique Patagonian personality.  Deep ruby red color.  Aromas of green pepper from the Cabernet Sauvignon together with red berries from the Merlot, and a burgundy twist.  A pleasant easy drinking wine.

Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec

Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Uncategorized, Wine
winemaker’s notes:

#58 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2011

The 2009 Catena Malbec presents a dark, violet color with deep black tones. This microclimate blend of four unique vineyard sites offers intense aromas with a soft generous texture and concentrated flavors. Angelica vineyard lends ripe plum and chocolate flavors with a very soft, supple mouthfeel. Altamira vineyard brings a core of black currant and cassis, with excellent structure and length. La Piramide vineyard offers blackberry fruit with a slight earthy tone and notes of spicy black pepper. Finally, the Adrianna vineyard lends exceptional concentration with explosive floral aromatics. Together they give birth to a complex blend of aromas and flavors – a wine with excellent concentration, balance and freshness.

alcohol by volume: 14.0%
critical acclaim:

“A rich red, with ripe layers of linner torte, plum pudding and fig paste flavors backed by notes of mesquite, olive paste and grilled herbs. Grippy tannins add weight to the long, vibrant finish. Drink now through 2013. 75,000 cases imported.”

91 Points Wine Spectator

La Flor Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

This wine offers a ruby-color with violet hues and an aroma of spices reminding of eucalyptus and pepper.  It also offers plum jam notes that grant an interesting complexity accompanied by vanilla an tobacco aromas imparted by oak.  Once in the mouth, it is perceived round, with a pleasant concentration and soft tannins granting structure and good volume.  It’s finish is elegant and persistent.la-flor

Crios Syrah/Bonarda Blend

Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

criossyrah1Dark reddish/purple color. Intense aroma of black raspberries and a touch of vanilla. Experience a rush of flavors upon first sip of this medium-bodied wine – ripe blackberry and red plum, young forest floor, hints of smoke and spice. This depth of flavor and intensity on the palate is almost unheard of for wines at this price. It’s a winner both before and during a meal. Certainly enjoyable in its youth, but will age beautifully. A fun wine to try with a wide range of red wine-friendly foods and one that will delight even the most pretentious connoisseur.

Riglos Gran Malbec 2006

Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

 A saturated purple color, it has a superb aromatic display of wood smoke, spice box, violets, mineral, and black cherry. Layered, bordering on opulent on the palate, it has gobs of spicy black cherry flavors with notes of chocolate and espresso also emerging. The wine has enough stuffing to improve for another 2-3 years and will be at its best from 2010 to 2018.   91 pts. Wine Advocate


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Felino Malbec by Paul Hobbs

Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

The Felinos exhibit a great balance of pure, concentrated fruit, lively acidity and smooth tannins. Our Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Chardonnay are vibrant, mouth-filling wines that pair exceptionally well with food.

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Felino Cabernet Sauvignon By Paul Hobbs

Posted on Friday, March 5, 2010 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

Aromas of black currant and spice accompany a deep garnet color to introduce this stylish Cabernet Sauvignon. The generous palate offersfelino  ripened black fruist framed with bittersweet cocoa and hints of tobacco and earth. Fine, ripe tannins and subtle mineral notes grace a lenghty finish.

Trivento Amado Sur-Malbec/Syrah/Bonarda

Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Argentina Red, Import Red, Red, Wine

This wine is a juicy, rich Malbec that is bolstered by smaller amounts of Bonarda and Syrah. The aromas and flavors suggest dark plum notes followed by smoke and vanilla. The blend creates a rich, dense wine with a pleasing amount of depth