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Mendoza, Argentina

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Tempranillo Trumpeter Rutini Wines Reserve 2008, Tupungato - Valle De Tupungato, Argentina   750 mL  $15.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Catena Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2009, Estate Lots, Mendoza, Argentina: Vintages Wine Panel: Vibrant array of aromas, including coconut, oatmeal, cardamom, yellow plum, vanilla custard and guava. Dry, very generous with lots of fruit along with equally appealling oak notes and fresh acidity. Full bodied with a long finish. This big and bold wine has a surprising elegance to it too. Cellar it 2-4+ years, or savour tonight. My note: Rich and full-bodied with generous layers of tropical fruit, peach and green apple. Just the right amount of smoke to create a luscious package of complete satisfaction for Chardonnay lovers. Drink: 2011-2016. 959973 14% XD 750 mL  $40.00 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2011 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: A robust red with great depth and complexity at an excellent price point. The grapes for this red are grown in the the San Carlos region in the Uco Valley. Syrah add so much character to this blend with fleshy blackberries and cherries. It's full-bodied, balanced and smooth. Perfect for barbecues. Drink: 2012-2016. 322800 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 8, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
CabernetSauvignon Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2012, -, Argentina   750 mL  $27.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Finca Mirador Achaval Ferrer Mendoza 2011, Medrano, Argentina   750 mL  $107.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
CabernetSauvignon Gran Lurton Reserva Mendoza 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   750 mL  $23.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Y Venedos Hugo Y Edouardo Pulenta, Gran Malbec 2010, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2014-2022. 15% XD 750 mL  $36.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
François Lurton Piedra Negra Pinot Gris 2014, Uco Valley, Argentina: Dried herbs and lemon zest on the nose of this vivacious Argentine white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes. Some smoke on the finish. Pair with smoked trout. Drink: 2015-2016. 556746 12.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 86/100. September 18, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Catena Zapata Malbec 2006, Argentina, Argentina  170035 14%  750 mL  $125.00. January 1, 2016 Full Review
Luca Syrah 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A seductive nose of coffee and brooding black fleshy fruit opens up to mouth-filling richness on the palate. Velvet layers of dark fruit, tanned leather and cigar box. Perfect for hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 167346 14% XD 750 mL  $25.25 Score: 89/100. March 21, 2015 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Bodega Piedra Negra Gran Lurton Bianco Mendoza 2012, -, Mendoza, Argentina  XD 750 mL  $24.25. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Gran Lurton Corte Bodega Vinédos Francois Lurton Friulano 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2012-2015. 66829 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95. February 4, 2012 Full Review
Salentein Reserve Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2013-2017. 640854 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95. December 6, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile: A superb, rich, complex Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon made from vines grown in the Maipo Valley that are cropped for low yields at 3.6 tons per acre. This results in rich, deep flavour. After a 5-day maceration, the wine was put into a mixture of new and second-used French oak barrels for 14 months. Aromas of dark fruit, pencil led, cassis and smoke. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2020. 353086 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 91/100. April 25, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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