Uco Valley
Uco Valley
Finca Sophenia 2020 Altosur Red Blend
Argentinian Red
$16.99
Blackberry and black plum sit with tobacco, espresso, dark cocoa and cassis acidity in a compact palate with gritty tannins. The blend is fifty percent Malbec, forty percent Cabernet Sauvignon and ten percent Syrah. Fruit comes from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley at about 1,200 metres. Each variety ferments separately in stainless steel before three to four months of contact with French oak.
Kaiken 2023 Ultra Chardonnay
Argentinian White
$31.99
Golden-yellow colour with old-gold highlights accompanies pear, quince, lime and pink grapefruit. Saline mineral character appears with toast, hazelnut, vanilla, nutmeg, smoke, honey and dried flowers. The palate is broad and full-bodied, with a silky, creamy texture, vibrant acidity, brioche and a long mineral finish. Made entirely from Chardonnay, the wine carries 14.5 percent alcohol.
Manos Negras 2023 Malbec
Argentinian Red
$31.99
Dark cherries, violets and floral notes form a medium-bodied profile. The wine is made entirely from Malbec grown in the southern Uco Valley, where soils combine sand, silt, stones and limestone. The grapes are destemmed and ferment for ten days in stainless steel at no more than 27 degrees Celsius. Six months in used French oak are part of the cellar work. Vibrant acidity and a soft texture are present.
Kaiken 2020 Indómito Malbec
Argentinian Red
$33.99
Intense red and purple colour accompanies strawberry and violet aromas. Dark plum, dark chocolate, bay leaf, peppermint and baking spice are also present. The mouthfeel is sweet, while the profile is medium-bodied with chalky tannins and a refreshing finish. The wine is made from Malbec grown in Argentina’s Uco Valley and is identified as vegan.
Giramundo 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon
Argentinian Red
$41.99
Blackberry, dark cherry and cassis accompany mint leaf, black pepper and cocoa nib. Concentrated black fruit appears with dark chocolate, vanilla and a herbaceous note. The finish is firm and lingering, with smooth tannins, mint and dark fruit. The grapes come from Eugenio Bustos in Mendoza’s Uco Valley, and the wine is made entirely from Cabernet Sauvignon.
Manos Negras 2021 Stone Soil Select Malbec
Argentinian Red
$42.99
Malbec comes from selected stony parcels in Altamira, southern Uco Valley, at about 4,000 feet. Sandy, silty and stony patches occur within the vineyard, while the rockier sections have abundant surface stones and rounded rocks coated with calcium carbonate. The profile includes deep violet-red colour, black fruit, mineral notes, freshness, fruit, acidity and balance. Twelve months in French oak includes twenty percent new barrels.
Mendel 2020 Cabernet Franc Paraje Altamira
Argentinian Red
$53.99
Intense ruby colour accompanies raspberry, cherry and pink and black pepper. The tannins are ripe and firm, with a silky texture and lingering finish. Cabernet Franc grows at 1,100 metres in Paraje Altamira on sandy loam over massive calcareous blocks. Grapes are harvested and selected by hand. Maceration lasts twenty-five days. Ageing lasts twelve months in French oak divided equally among new, second-use and third-use barrels.
Cuvelier Los Andes 2008 Colección
Argentinian Red
$59.99
Blackberry, fruitcake and liquorice appear in a dense, smooth profile with concentrated black fruit, firm structure, acidity, substantial tannins and grip. The blend is sixty percent Malbec, fifteen percent Merlot, fifteen percent Cabernet Sauvignon, five percent Syrah and five percent Petit Verdot. Fermentation lasts seven to ten days in stainless steel, with twenty to thirty days of maceration, full malolactic fermentation and twelve months in French oak.
Bressia 2020 Lágrima Canela
Argentinian White
$59.99
Apple, citrus, vanilla and caramel appear with oak, a creamy texture and a grippy, rounded middle palate. The blend is seventy percent Chardonnay and thirty percent Sémillon from Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Fermentation takes place in French oak, followed by eight to ten months of barrel maturation. Waxed lemon, saffron, beeswax, baking spice and toast are joined by fresh acidity and a tangy finish.
Zuccardi 2022 Aluvional Paraje Altamira Malbec
Argentinian Red
$121.99
Aromatic dried herbs and concentrated cherry appear together. Fresh red plum, mulberry and rosemary accompany a velvety palate. Acidity gives the wine energy, and the aftertaste is saline. Malbec forms the entire wine from Paraje Altamira in San Carlos, Uco Valley. The vineyards sit between 1,050 and 1,150 metres. Their alluvial soils were formed by mountain water carrying rocks, sediments and minerals.
Escala Humana 2022 Credo Semillon El Peral
Argentinian White
$121.99
Citrus fruit, orange peel, waxy herbal notes and a mineral edge appear with bright lemony acidity. Honey, resin, white flowers, chamomile, hazelnut and ripe citrus are also present. Semillon forms the entire wine from the Manoni vineyard in El Peral. The vineyard sits at 3,750 feet on clay loam with granite and calcareous sections. Native yeast is used after destemming, and maturation lasts twenty-four months in French oak and twelve months in bottle.
Escala Humana 2022 Credo Malbec El Peral
Argentinian Red
$121.99
Black cherry and blackcurrant appear with floral character, mineral freshness and structure. Malbec forms the entire wine from the El Facha vineyard in El Peral. The vines grow at 3,750 feet on clay loam with granite and calcareous sections. Native yeast is used after destemming. Maturation lasts twenty-four months in French oak and twelve months in bottle. The wine is unfined and unfiltered.
Trapiche 2010 Terroir Series Finca Ambrosia Single Vineyard Malbec
Argentinian Red
$94.99
Violet-scented fruit and sweet red plum open the documented profile, followed by roasted notes, black pepper and crushed dark berries. The palate is rich and ample, with supple texture, rounded tannins and fresh dark fruit. Wood smoke, lemon peel, blackberry, tar, dark spice, coffee and mocha add further depth before a long, powerful finish marked by chocolate and nutmeg.