Accent on Wine - San Juan

Don Baltazar Chardonnay Viognier 2005

Don Baltazar Chardonnay Viognier 2005 — Tue, 15 Jun 10 15:00:38 +1200

Combining the two varieties in a unique and anthological mix: fresh and fine aromas of exotic fruits of the Chardonnay and those of the Viognier. A lovely dry aromatic and minerally wine which for lovers of Chablis it will go down very well, though it still has very good upfront fruit with depth and minerality and finishing flinty and crisp. It is an excellent complement of white meats, fresh sea products, rices and young cheeses.

Avanti Malbec 2008

Avanti Malbec 2008 — Thu, 29 Jul 10 12:29:07 +1200

This has to be one of the best buys around, lovely Malbec produced exclusively from fruit grown in their own vineyards in San Juan, Argentina. It has an intense violet and blue berry fruits bouquet, on the palate is full body with profound concentration and richness, clean and vibrant with superb acidity, beautiful balance of subtle tannins and fruit freshness. At the price is just incomparable, you could pay $30 plus for a wine of this quality and you wouldn’t complain. You should get yourself a few bottles to drink with the “Asados” and tell your friends you’ve paid $30, they’ll believe you. Excellent with steaks and barbecues.

Mayu Syrah 2006

Mayu Syrah 2006 — Fri, 18 Sep 09 11:25:27 +1200

They don’t only do it with Malbec, Syrah is becoming another benchmark for red wine in Argentina, very much in the style of the Cotes du Rhone they are peppery with well integrated tannins and broad middle palates. This particular producer offers an array of black olive, fresh grounded pepper and tapinade all beautifully integrated. Excellent now