Argentina
If one thinks of Argentinian wine, one thinks of Malbec. The variety is originally French, allowable but only grown in very isolated pockets in Bordeaux, and the principal grape variety in Cahors in south-west France. But it thrives in Mendoza, the vast region of central Argentina that produces two-thirds of the country鈥檚 wine. Argentinian Malbec has, in a very short space of time, become one of the world鈥檚 staple wine styles.
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2020 MALBEC Cepas Penedo Borges
Mendoza Argentina 15% Red
Malbec.
Intense violet colour. On the nose, it presents notes of plum, raspberry, cherry, vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate. In the mouth, it鈥檚 a fresh wine, of great aromatic intensity, round, with soft tannins and long finish. S...(read more)
Winemaker's notes
2021 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian, Practising Organic, Vegan
Transparent garnet. Quite rich and gamey on the nose but with real personality. There鈥檚 a sensation of licking basalt! Very fresh finish. A worthwhile addition to the Pinot Noir canon. An entirely valid and distinctive s...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2017 COL脡CCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot.

2021 MALBEC A Lisa Bodega Noemia
Patagonia Argentina 14% Red
Malbec, Merlot.
We have long been fans of the brilliant Hans Vinding-Diers. A magical winemaker who for years was involved with the next-door estate - our friends at Bodega Chacra. The 2020 is 90% Malbec & 10% Merlot with 10 months...(read more)
L&S
2020 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic, Vegan
A fragrant bold new vintage from Piero, with aromatics of spiced plums, cherries and pomegranate. In the mouth there is weight and grip, definite mineral bite, pure intense cherry and musky damson fruit. Vibrant, texture...(read more)
L&S
2021 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, No-sulphite, Vegetarian, Practising Organic, Vegan
The 2021 Sin Azufre is the no-sulfur-added cuvée of Pinot Noir from organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and matured 60% in French o...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com
2017 GRAND VIN Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 15% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Merlot.
A beautiful red with a solid core of blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant. Some dark chocolate and toasted oak, too. It鈥檚 full-bodied, yet compact and tight. Solid and very structured. Lots of white pepper and cloves a...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2018 GRAND VIN Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Merlot.
The 2018 Grand Vin hails from Vista Flores, Uco Valley and was aged for 12 months in French barrels. The nose offers ripe fruit with hints of jam framed by the oak. This wine has a monolithic palate lit up by the alcohol...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com
2021 LUNITA Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegetarian, Practising Organic, Vegan
The 2021 Lunita is a new entry-level unoaked Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted in 1945 that they recovered with the idea to make a more structured wine than the Cincuenta y Cinco, as the soils have calcium carbonate and...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.comORDER
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