Attended a wine tasting of 90+ pts Argentine wines on 8-2-2008. I was impressed with the quality and complexity of the reds. Argentine wines are a nice step up from the fruitier sweeter wines new wines drinkers tend to prefer. They are still reasonably priced and offer some complexity for those wanting to progress their pallet. A tremendous value. The wines we tried are:
Susana Balbo Rose 2007 - 100% Malbec rose. This was a good rose.
Susana Balbo Torrontes 2007 - 100% torrontes. Tremendous nose on this one. Great wine with spicy foods, like Thai. Finish has a little acidity.
La Posta Cocina Red Wine 2006 - 60% Malbec with some Syrah and Bonarda. Buttery nose. One of my favorites in this tasting. Good complexity and finish. Only $14.99.
Susana Balbo Syrah-Bonarda 2005 - A good wine but it followed a better wine.
Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - Violets on the nose, very floral. Tasting good but it will smooth out with some age. Me, I would drink it now. My wife would let it age some first.
La Posta Malbec Palucci Vinyard 2006 - A typical Malbec from Argentine. 35-40 year old vines.
Tikai Patriota 2006 - 92 pts. 60% Bonarda 40% Malbec. What can I say but WOW! Price point is higher than all the previous wines, $25.99. It also tastes like it is a step up in class. This one will age for several years and still be wonderful.
What a great wine tasting. If you get a chance to try these wines and you like reds, don't hesitate. Yummy!!
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