Argentine vineyards exist normally in the middle of semi-arid areas and at high altitudes. Dry mountain air insulates Argentine vineyards from disease. Abundant water allows these vineyards to yield more than other vineyards around the world at similar altitudes. While Argentina might have relatively low rainfall throughout the year, the rain it does have is concentrated during the growing season, though Argentina sometimes has problems with hail. Argentina has many important wine producing regions such as Mendoza, Patagonia, Salta and Neuquen. The most important region in Argentina is undoubtedly Mendoza where Malbec, its most popular grape, thrives. Malbecs here are full-bodied and rich, with broad fruit flavors and aromatics. Other grapes excel in Argentina as well, including: Chardonnay, Torrontes, Bonarda, and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as numerous others. Chardonnays tend to be similar to quality California wines. Torrontes is a white wine with enticing floral aromas similar to Gewurtztraminer with citrus flavors and acidity similar to Sauvignon Blanc. Bonarda, of Italian origin, is the most widely planted red grape in Argentina and it remains a source of underdeveloped potential for Argentine grape growers and winemakers.
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88 pts - WE An elegant, better-than-most Torront?s with floral, tropical aromas sitting in front of melon, lemon and lychee flavors. The texture and weight suggest melon, and the finish has just the right level of glycerol and grab. Very nice Torront?s that manages to distinguish itself.
90 RP The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Andriana's Cuvee is composed of estate fruit blended with purchased grapes. It reveals an open-knit bouquet of sweet black cherries, plums, earth and spice. Made in a more plush style than the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a medium-bodied, generously endowed, seductive red to enjoy now and over the next decade.
Black ripe fruit flavors of blackberries, plums, raisins, and fig jam. Medium to light body with soft, sweet tannins. Good balance with a long finish. Made from organically grown grapes.
List 17.99 Pale yellow. Delicate fruit-driven aromas of peach, pear and apple. Supple, round and ripe, with nice intensity and balance to the fruit flavors. Finishes fresh and firm.
91pts - WA. A toasty red, displaying mulled blackberry and plum fruit layered with rich mesquite, sanguine and grilled herb notes, as the fruit carries on into the long finish. 68% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Tempranillo.
88 pts - WE Dense and weighty up front, with gaseous, earthy aromas giving way to standard blackberry and plum scents. Feels fleshy but also a bit racy, with nice raspberry, plum and modest oak flavors. A touch lactic and thick, but it's acidic enough to achieve balance and commendable end results.
The Calchaqu\ufffd Valley in Northwest Argentina is characterized by fertile soil, a dry climate, warm days and cool evenings. At 6,400 feet above sea level, the vineyards are among the highest in the world. Yellow-greenish in color. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with notes of apricot and citrus and undertones of minerals.
Deep purple black in color, with fragrant aromas of black plums, blackberries, and blueberries. The palate is rich and inviting with ripe forest fruits and sweet smoky flavors.
Fresh, light-bodied and forward, with grape and cherry fruit flavors kissed by a touch of vanilla. Aromas of fresh fruit like strawberries, black cherries, grapes and prunes. Round and easy to drink.
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