Pisano tannat ’03 Uraquay

Best,

Mike

I’d have to say the 2005 Norton Malbec Reserva. It was a solid, nice wine and I really enjoy Malbec (but still second to Merlot).

Another great episode Gary; good to see you back to full energy!

Just had some mediocre $7..$8 Chile and Argentina
wines…..but gonna seek out somma da good stuff
eventually…..

Love the South American shows… cheers Gary!

QOTD: Almaviva or Nicolas Cantena Zapata

QOTD: Fav is 2004 Chocalan Synergy, believe it or not. The synergy rolls in at about half the price, and although lacks some of the richness of the Gran Reserva, has a similarly awesome flavor profile. I’m going to go buy some this week. Heck. At those prices, I’ll buy both.

Hey! That reminds me! I didn’t get my wrist band with my Thanksgiving Pack!!!

Clos de Los Siete from Argentina. Tasty.

GRREEEAAAATTTT show…….Easy SEÃ?A 2001, FOLLOWED BY CASA MARIN 2003 PINOT NOIR.

Achaval Ferrer, Finca Quimera!!!! the very best from my country Argentina.!!! and
Almaviva from Chile!!

Easy one. Almaviva 2003

Generally, I’m not a fan of South American Wines. I have had th Chocolan in the past but wasn’t as impressed as you were. I will probably give the Chocolan another try.

Gary- Great Ep!!! Love those South American wines and the prices!!!
🙂

Gary- QOTD: MY Fav. South American wine is the 2005 Kaiken Malbec from Argentina!!!!! Great, full-bodied red AND only cost $13.99!!!!!! 🙂

At this moment, my answer will be Carmenere Reservem, Calama, 2005, A very solid pine and oak mixture on the nose, and earthy dirty taste on the palate. Although the acidity and sugar were high, it was a very old-world style one. I will try the 2004 edition this weekend, and let us see what is going on there then.

Started to watch the show last week on my travels but was on a limited download limit and you just ate it up man! Had to stop and write some e-mails instead!.

Finishing it off tonight at home, nice to see the South American’s thundering in.

QOTD – Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc from Concho y Toro, a lovely Valdivieso Single vineyard Cabernet Franc and Concho (again) for their Explorer range Pinot Noir reserve. I haven’t tried a top-flight offering from Chile or Argentina yet, but their mid-range wines are stunningly good value.

QOTD: Can’t seem to pick a single wine. A couple of Susana Balbo’s efforts have been very good and I almost always enjoy the Las Hormigas Reserva Malbec along with the Catena Malbec.

My favorite South-American wine so far has been the 2004 Vistalba Corte B, made by Carlos Pulenta (Mendoza, Argentina). 42% malbec, 32% cabernet sauvignon, 16% bonarda and 10% merlot. A lovely but well-structured New World wine that should also please Old Word fans.

QOTD: Havent had many (

QOTD: 2000 Yacochuya (Michel Rolland) Yacochuya

http://www.bacchusimportersltd.com/assets/pdfiles/Yaco_2000.pdf

Nice show for my birthday (okay, not today, but when it was posted). QOTD: I enjoyed the Vina Almaviva quite a bit. The Clos de Siete was also pretty good the first time I tried it, although a recent tasting was not nearly as good.

2003 Almaviva…just had it at the Chicago BYOB offline.

2002 Montes Folley, had it in NYC last christmas. OUTSTANDING!

Watching this show weeks later as I finally get some time at the hizzie!
I have three wines from South America that I really enjoyed – Catena Malbec Alta, Susanna Balboa Malbec, Clos Apalta.