Argentina: Argentina is the world’s fifth largest wine producing country. Its per capita domestic consumption is the highest outside Europe. Sales in the UK last year grew by more than 30%. Yet its reputation as a wine producer remains resolutely modest; despite the best efforts by wine journalists up and down the country Argentina suffers from a serious image problem. ‘Cheap and Cheerful’, an epithet applied with even more accuracy following the devaluation of the Argentinean Peso, belies the country’s enormous potential that includes the highest vineyards in the world, ideal soils, unlimited water and ‘local’ heroes such as Malbec and Bonarda. This Masterclass explored a spectrum of wines perhaps unique in the New World; one that manages to both retain a sense of national terroir whilst still offering excellent value.
The wines:
- 2003 Caballo de Plata, Fruity Dry White, 12.5% - £2.99
- 2002 Catena, Chardonnay, Mendoza, 13.5% - £10.99
- 2001 Infinitus, Malbec-Syrah, Patagonia, Rio Negro, 13.5% - 5.99
- 2002 Nieto, Merlot Reserva, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, 14% - £5.95
- 2002 Finca El Retiro, Syrah, Rivadavia, Mendoza, 13.5% - £6.99
- 1997 Weinert, Malbec ‘Gran Vino’, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, 14% - £8.99
- 2000 Alfredo Roca, Malbec ‘Family Reserve’, San Rafael, Mendoza, 13.5% - £9.99
- 2002 Finca Sophenia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tupungato, Mandoza, 14.5% - £9.95
- 2001 Benegas, Sangiovese, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, 14% - £12.50
- 2002 Michel Rolland, Clos de los Siete, Mendoza, 14.5% - £13.50
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Courses for wine enthusiasts who wish to develop their wine tasting skills in a friendly, informal setting. To Educate and Inspire.
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To contact WineMatters, please e-mail Dr Karen Hyde, AIWS or telephone 07855-026734
For Diploma related enquiries please contact Mr Michael Palij, Master of Wine or telephone 01993-848777