Please join Bill O’Friel for this exciting tasting of four new high altitude wines from Tupungato, Argentina. All estate grown, these wines represent outstanding value as well as offering an exciting range of fruit flavors that are bright, clean and sufficiently complex to invite another glass. From the celebrated Finca Sophenia, these wines are yet another example of what value your hard earned dollar can buy. This tasting has something for every palate – so join us this Saturday.
2011 Finca Sophenia Altosur Sauvignon Blanc; Tupungato, Argentina
Finca Sophenia produces all of its wines from estate fruit grown at 4,000ft in the foothills of the Andes. Altosur means “high in the south” and because of the bright sunshine, clean fresh glacier melt water, and low yields, their wines show intense aromas and fruity, yet complex flavors. The 2011 Altosur Sauvignon Blanc is light straw-colored, and has a pleasing bouquet of citrus and fresh herbs. Vibrant on the palate, it has good concentration and a refreshing finish. Drink it over the next 12-18 months.
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Tasting Special: $8.99 per bottle or $8.49 by the case
2011 Finca Sophenia Altosur Chardonnay; Tupungato, Argentina
Finca Sophenia produces all of its wines from estate fruit grown at 4,000ft in the foothills of the Andes. The unoaked 2008 Altosur Chardonnay displays vibrant apple, pear, and white peach aromas. Tasty, ripe, and round, it can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. Try with seafood, spicy dishes or just by itself.
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Tasting Special: $8.99 per bottle or $8.49 by the case
2011 Finca Sophenia Altosur Malbec; Tupungato, Argentina
Finca Sophenia’s 2011 Altosur Malbec is a super value that spent 3-4 months in French and American oak. It gives up plenty of spicy black cherry-flavored fruit leading to a forward, easygoing wine that finishes with no hard edges. Drink it over the next 12-18 months
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Tasting Special: $8.99 per bottle or $8.49 by the case
2010 Finca Sophenia Altosur Cabernet Sauvignon; Tupungato, Argentina
Altosur means “high in the south” and because of the bright sunshine, clean fresh glacier melt water, and low yields, their wines show intense aromas and fruity, yet complex flavors. Finca Sophenia’s 2010 Altosur Cabernet Sauvignon is dark ruby-colored with a nose of spice box and cassis. Smooth-textured, ripe, and easy-going, this tasty effort will drink well over the next 3 years.
AWM Regular Price: $9.99 per bottle
Tasting Special: $8.99 per bottle or $8.49 by the case
Special tasting prices: 10% off the bottle and 15% off by the case, mix or match unless already discounted via a special price