ROBERT RECOMMENDS
Flavors of boysenberry and bittersweet chocolate dominate when describing this Chilian classic, Secreto Carmenere of the Secreto Colchagua Valley. This one leads to a long rich finish. This Shiraz from Shoofly, hails from the Adelaide hills. Friendly on the palate it exhibits a nose of violets, plums, and blueberry. It has a ripe flavor with a smooth finish. El Coto de Rioja Crianza, is moderately dense dark red in colour. Ripe strawberry and raspberry nose with a note of vanillia. Palate is smooth, balanced, fresh, dry and clean.
Argentina – Bodega del Fin del Mundo Patagonia
Oenologist, Marcelo Miras, Francisco Oreglia de Oro Gold Medal 2006
Del Fin del Mundo Reserva Pinot Noir, Gold Medal, Challenge Sub 30 Argentina
Special Blend ‘06, Gold Medal Trophée Citadelles, Les Citadelles du Vin 2009 France
Bodega ‘del Fin del Mundo’ (at the end of the world) is situated on the 39° southern latitude. In 1999 the first vines were planted in the Neuquen province of Patagonia.
Their vineyards are centred around San Patricio del Chañar located in the province of Neuquén, the capital of Patagonia, in what is the youngest wine producing area of Argentina. Soil, climate and terrain differ greatly from other wine regions, beginning with the altitude, which does not exceed 300 metres above sea level. The combination of low humidity, soil composition and thermal amplitude of 20°C results in excellent fruit. Carefully controlled drip irrigation allows vines to grow in optimum conditions. This extensive vineyard is planted with 85% red including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah, while the whites are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
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| Postales Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon | Postales Malbec-Syrah |
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| Reserva Chardonnay | Reserva Malbec | Reserva Pinot Noir |
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