| Argentinian wines acknowledged by Wine Access |
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 Argentinian wines acknowledged by Wine Access For the third consecutive year, Wine Access magazine chose the best wines below $25. “The $25 threshold was chosen because, as far as we can ascertain, 97 per cent of all wines sold in Canada sell for less than that,” the magazine claimed. This year, over 1,050 wines were entered for the selection, among which Argentinian wines stood out. TOP 25 Among the Top 25 killer Values, there were four Argentinian wines: Finca Los Primos 2007 Malbec, Santa Julia 2008 Malbec, Argento 2007 Malbec Reserva, and Lagarde 2007 Altas Cumbres Viognier. The full list included:
1 Blue Nun 2007 Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany 89 - $10 King Malbec The good news were broadened by the special page dedicated to Malbec. John Szabo, one of the judges, commented that “Malbec was one of the most consistent categories this year, firmly establishing the grape as a premier source for value. The Top 10 all hail from Argentina - nine of those from Mendoza and its sub-zones. Here, grapes benefit from near-constant sunshine and high altitude, often over 1,000 metres, which slows ripening to allow full flavour development and retention of acidity and freshness. Judges were also impressed by the judicious fruit/oak balance in the top wines.” Among Malbec’s category champions, the magazine chose Viniterra 2005 Malbec and Finca Los Primos 2007 Malbec. While the Judges’ Choice included Fabre Montmayou 2006 Malbec Reserva, Santa Julia 2008 Malbec, Argento 2007 Malbec Reserva, Valentín Bianchi 2006 Famiglia Bianchi Malbec, Kaiken 2006 Malbec, La Posta 2007 Angel Paulucci Vineyard Malbec, Lagarde 2005 Malbec, Zuccardi 2006 Q Malbec, B. Carlo 2006 Malbec Reserve, Trivento 2006 Golden Reserve Malbec and Finca Flichman 2007 Misterio Malbec. With regard to Argentina, Craig Pinhey, another panel member, asserted that it is “a rising star, steadily growing in exports — especially to Canada” and that it “really excels in the mid-teens- to $25-price range. Pinhey added that “Malbec is a sure thing when recommending solid, food-friendly reds, even under $15. Spending just a little bit more, and looking at other varieties, too, further rewards your palate. High-scoring Malbecs all display impressive combinations of berry fruit, body, tannins and food-matching potential. Shiraz, Tempranillo and the Cabernets, Sauvignon and Franc, all showed well. Bonarda could end up as Argentina’s Pinot. The best white is Torrontés, with its intense floral/fruity perfume and brisk acid, although Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier are of increasingly high quality.” Among Top Performers, the magazine listed Catena 2006 Chardonnay, Zuccardi 2005 Q Tempranillo, Kaiken 2006 Malbec, Catena 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kaiken 2005 Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon, Fincas Las Moras 2005 Black Label Shiraz, Lagarde 2007 Altas Cumbres Viognier, Finca Don Doménico de Huanacache 2007 Tempranillo, Etchart Cafayate Zuccardi 2006 Q Malbec, B. Carlo 2006 Malbec Reserve, Bodegas San Huberto 2006 Cabernet Syrah and Finca Flichman 2007 Misterio Malbec.
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