Nieto Senetiner Bonarda 2004

LIMITED EDITION RED -- Only produced in the best vintages, we absolutely loved this big yet balanced red. The Bonarda grape is originally from Italy, but Argentina has amazing potential with this grape and this is a great example. Roasted fruits & meats, saddle leather & spices in the nose ... more

Viña Cobos U Nico Marchiori Vineyard 2005

This is a new project for 'flying winemaker' Paul Hobbs - Vina Cobos. Hobbs began his intense interest in Argentina and its vineyards when in 1988, he visited Argentina for the first time. He was a young California winemaker at the time, and had been invited by José Catena, whom ... more

Pascual Toso Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This is great wine and we just think that anyone who loves California Cab’s and/or Aussie reds should be running to buy this wine - by the case! Look for ultra sultry raspberry ripeness in the nose with suave, yet balanced cherries and sweet mocha in the mouth. Aged in ... more

Pascual Toso Brut

Established in 1890, the Pascual Toso winery is known for great, reasonably priced sparkling wines in Argentina. We met Enrique Toso in Argentina, and tasted and loved this little sparkler. He told us that Toso is actually the #2 leader in sparkling wines sales in Argentina, second only to Chandon's ... more

Michel Torino Don David Reserve Torrontes 2007

“So beautifully balanced and focused, this is truly a world-class bargain…” the Wall Street Journal raved. Serve this dry yet fruity white with spicy appetizers, fish and sushi dishes. Look for orange blossom, peach, ripe lime and mineral complexities. The best Torrontes we have ever tasted. more

Achaval Ferrer Quimera 2005

We had the amazing opportunity to visit Achaval Ferrer in May of 2008, and found such a dedication to small production, high quality grape-growing and winemaking at this premium estate. From green harvesting to hand picking, to hand sorting, to gentle gravity techniques, this winery is doing everything possible to ... more

Clos de Los Siete Red Blend 2006

Made by superstar winemaker Michel Rolland, this is made of 50% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah. This truly drinks like a wine at a higher pricepoint, and $20-30 California Cabernet drinkers would be foolish not to break away from their old stand-by's and try this wine... more

Finca Decero Malbec 2006

This quality-driven newcomer is launching their first vintage, 2006, to great anticipation. Winemaker Marcos Fernandez blended the wine with consultant Paul Hobbs, and we believe they have fashioned a gorgeously pure, bright and balanced Malbec of extraordinary quality and value. Look for intense violet, spice and fruit aromas with bright ... more

Kaiken Malbec 2006

Kaiken is the recently realized dream of the folks behind Montes, from Chile. Founders Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray were determined to find vineyards and a winery in Argentina to make great quality, affordable wines, which they have achieved at Kaiken. Winemaker Aurelio often flies over the Andes in a ... more

Altos las Hormigas Malbec 2007

Altos Las Hormigas exclusively produces Malbec in Argentina. Their own vineyards are located in Lujan de Cuyo, on a gentle slope at about 800 meters above sea level, facing the Andes range in the East. The estate also buys grapes from neighboring vineyards. The project itself is the combined effort ... more

Altos las Hormigas Reserve Malbec 2006

This special offering is made from a selection of 80 years old vineyards: 35% from the sub-zones of Vistalba and Perdriel (Luján de Cuyo), and the rest from the zone of La Consulta and Vista Flores (Valle de Uco). Fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak for 12 ... more

Alamos Malbec 2007

Bodega Catena Zapata began to make Alamos in 1993 as a second label to Catena. Alamos is sourced from some of the Catena family's younger vineyards in the best areas of Mendoza's high altitude wine country. Yields are kept low and all of the vineyards are hand harvested. The nose ... more