wine: red: argentinean
ARGENTINE Finca Los Prados, Cabernet/Malbec 2011
A wine of intense ruby colour. The enticing berry fruit aromatics are followed by a palate that is robust, has good intensity, a velvety structure and a pleasingly complex array of flavours.
£6.59
ARGENTINE ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS, MENDOZA MALBEC 2006
Opaque purple in colour with complex notes of blackberry and wild strawberries. The palate is opulent with good depth of fruit supported by firm, underlying tannins and the finish is long, with lasting berry flavours.
£9.99
Bianchi `Enzo`(Case of 6)
Rich and concentrated on the nose, this tightly-knit blend of Cabernet, Malbec and Petit Verdot has perfumes of black pepper and blackcurrant, plums and ripe black fruit. On the palate it is powerful and chunky, with great structure, dense, ripe fruit characters and a lovely spicy, oaky sheen. Great depth and a long, peppery, spicy finish.
£71.94
Argentine Bianchi `Famiglia Bianchi` Malbec
The luscious, intense fruit aromas have hints of ripe plums, cherries and blackberries. These aromas continue on the palate with a generous mouthfeel and great weight, while remaining soft and silky.
£59.94
ALTOS LAS HORMIGAS ‘VIÑA HORMIGAS‘ MENDOZA MALBEC RESERVA 2008
Deep colour, with a brilliant purple rim. An intense nose, with a fine, floral perfume alongside the ripe red fruit. There are hints of undergrowth, graphite and smoked walnut too. The palate is rich and mouthfilling, with smooth tannins that support the wine well. On the finish, alongside the floral and fruit flavours, mineral complexity lingers.
£119.94
Argentine Bianchi `Finca Los Primos` Malbec
The classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident on the nose, with hints of vanilla. Combining a rich, weighty mouthfeel with a soft silkiness and a pleasing fruit character, this wine ends with a persistent, aromatic finish.
£7.49
Renacer `Punto Final` Mendoza Malbec Clasico
Dark purple hues lead into spicy perfumes of liquorice and black cherry. These follow through to the palate which adds a touch of vanilla and caramel from the French oak. It is rounded and juicy, with hints of chocolate alongside the rich black fruit.
£53.94
Argentine Renacer `Punto Final` Mendoza Malbec Reserva
Bright purple in colour with ruby tints. On the nose this wine is pronounced, with aromas of blackberry, cassis, liquorice and mocha with a mineral note and a touch of floral perfume. On the palate it is rich, dense and velvety with sweet dark berry fruit character alongside touches of chocolate and vanilla from the new French oak ageing. Silky tannnins and a smooth, long lasting finish.
£89.94
Argentine `Vista Flores` Single Vineyard Malbec
Opaque purple in colour with complex notes of blackberry and wild strawberries. The palate is opulent with good depth of fruit supported by firm, underlying tannins and the finish is long, with lasting berry flavours.
£341.94
Altos Las Hormigas Valle de Uco Malbec `Terroir`
Opaque black in colour, with flashes of violet and an ethereal, highly complex nose with notes of red and black fruits, spices, smoke, forest groves and sweet, fresh wood. The palate has excellent breadth and depth of juicy fruit. The acidity is fresh and the tannins are firm but fine-textured, supporting the berry flavours well on the long, elegant finish.
£155.88
Chocalan Cabernet Franc Reserva (Case of Six)
Deep red in colour, with a ripe, fresh aromatic intensity full of dry fruits, black cherry and cassis aromas. This Cabernet Franc has nice floral and spicy touches, with menthol, vanilla, caramel and a smoky tone from the oak ageing. A full-bodied wine, with strong, elegant tannins and a well-balanced mouthfeel. It has a long, persistent finish.
£68.94
