RECOMMENDED WINES
Terrazas Reserva 2004
Incredible long finish with dark fruit and spicey, sweet tannins. Aged in oak for 12-14 months this is a great value wine.
Price: $32 AR
Afincado Malbec 2002
This has all the rich taste of a Christmas cake raisins, plums, cherries, even sherry. It has a sweet, soft finish and a hint of chocolate. Subtle yet complete.
Price: $120 AR
Doņa Paula Estate Malbec 2004
A classic fiery Malbec, perfect with an asado.
Price: $35 AR
Gran Lurton Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Lots of tannins and oak with fresh fruit aromas.
Price: $50 AR
Pascual Toso Sauvignon Blanc 2004
One of the oldest and most prestigious wineries of Maipu produces an oaked Sauvignon with a straw green complexion and an aroma of herbs and lemon.
Price: $20 AR
Jacques Francois Lurton Torrontes 2005
This floral white emits honeysuckle, orange blossom and tangerine.
Price: $14 AR
O.Fournier A Crux Tempranillo 2003
A Spanish winery with a Spanish grape. This lush, delicious wine is one of the best from
Mendoza.
Price: $110 AR
Cheval des Andes 2002
A joint venture between Cheval Blanc and Terrazas, this wine has aromas of blackberry, blueberry, toast and new leather. More layers than a well-dressed eskimo, this is one wine that needs sitting over for hours before finishing.
Price: $260 AR
Bramare Malbec 2000
A Paul Hobbs wine stirring the Malbec craze in the US. This is a classic, dark purple and concentrated plum grenade. The 2000 is perfect to drink now.
Price: $90 AR
Familia Sottano Malbec 2004
Brand new bodega Sottano have produced the perfect young Malbec with a nice touch of oak, lots of mint on the nose and ripe plums on the palate.
Price $18 AR
Cinco Tierras Chardonnay 2004
Named after the five wine regions that straddle the
Andes, this is a classic full bodied Chardonnay, creamy and buttery with lots of honey and peach.
Price: $25 AR
Cinco Tierras Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Bodega Banfi in Vistalba are producing a Cab with smooth rounded tannins and a pinch of black pepper with blackberries.
Price: $58 AR
Punta Final Reserva Malbec
2003
Worth twice the price, this has a brilliant ruby colour with lots of red fruit aromas. This is a well-structured, modern and robust wine.
Price: $75 AR
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