Catena Zapata Catena Malbec 2007

This gorgeous Argentine red was a Top 100 Wine of the Year in Wine Spectator's list for 2009. Made by Nicolas Catena, who was also awarded the 2009 Decanter Magazine Man of the Year, this wine is made from high altitude vineyard sites owned by the Catena family, ... 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

Catena Zapata Alta Malbec 2005

Made from low yielding grapes in high altitude vineyards owned by the Catena family, this Argentine premium wine has aromas of freshly ground pepper, ripe berry fruits, wild flowers, cinnamon and a touch of spice. The mouthfeel is full and coating, with exceptional weight and concentration but with a soft, ... more

Viña Cobos Marchiori Vineyard Malbec 2006

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 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

Viña Cobos Bramare Malbec Marchiori Vineyard 2006

This is produced by Vina Cobos, which is the Argentine winery of the renowned Paul Hobbs, best known for his namesake wines from California’s North Coast. Hobbs began consulting in South America in 1988 and, early on, became involved with Nicholas Catena in the start-up of that winery’s Chardonnay program. ... more

Astica Torrontés 2008

Astica, which is an indigenous word for 'flower' in Argentina, is a brand with wines produced from hand-picked fruit in the Cuyo Valley and vinified in a fresh, fruit-forward style. This wine is made of the Torrontés grape which is believed to hail from Spain but is now unique to ... more

Altos las Hormigas Malbec 2008

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

Nieto Senetiner Bonarda 2007

This limited edition Argentine red is only produced in the best vintages by a traditional estate which was founded in 1888. We absolutely loved its rich yet balanced style, and multi-layered complexities. The Bonarda grape is originally from Italy, but Argentina has amazing potential with this grape and this is ... more

Altos las Hormigas Reserve Malbec 2007

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

Agua de Piedra Gran Reserva 2008

This has tons of flavor with dark plum, black cherry, black licorice and hints of spicy oak. Although the wine has incredible richness, it is remarkably silky at the same time. The nickname of the vineyard is ‘Agua de Piedra’ because the soils are so stony (piedrameans stone) that the ... more

Pascual Toso Reserve Las Barrancas Vineyards Malbec 2008

In the mid 1880s, Pascual Toso set out towards Argentina from his home in Piedmont, Italy. He had been closely involved in the development of his family's wine business there, and he promptly saw a promising future for winemaking in Mendoza. He founded Pascual Toso in 1890, which has become ... more