Box: February 2014
Summer Heat in February ! ? !
This month we intend to heat things up with some wine form the southern part of our planet. What better than South America!
For this part of the world. we will be going back to “Our” specialist – Vinicola. They are the major mover for this region, and have put together a nice mix of Chilean and Argentinian wines that run the road from fresh to rich to satisfy everybody.
Chardonnay Heaven ? Tough to find a region that offers more diversity in Chardonnay than South America. Indeed a long way from the mineral chardonnay taste of Chablis, we have found some that burst with freshness or have a lovely round oak flavor. All at a great value.
For those looking for a hearty red, the Cabernet Sauvignon rules the roost. Be it out of the tank or barrel, these are crying out for a BIG piece of protein to accompany. And what would this box be without a Malbec!
So be it a steak on the grill or a fresh white for sipping in the sun, we got you covered for what seems to be “Spring” in February – indeed crazy.
Chardonnay Michel Torino 2011
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Price: 199 Kč
Mike's Tip
For and entry level, every day, steel tank wine we thought this had a lot of fresh flavor. Remarkable ? No, but bursting with pear flavor and for this money… a great deal for a Tuesday night !
Torrontes Michel Torino 2011
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Torrontes
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Floral sweet semidry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Price: 199 Kč
Mike's Tip
This is the “Other” white wine of hte region and the alternative for a more mineral taste. Slightly higher acidity so pick something to eat with that it can cut through – say CHEESE PLEASE .
Malbec Bianchi Dona Elsa 2011
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Malbec
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Price: 329 Kč
Mike's Tip
Fruit galore! So much plum in the nose and in the mouth. Also a hint of vanilla from the oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon Bianchi Dona Elsa 2009
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Cabernet Saugvinon
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Price: 329 Kč
Mike's Tip
My favorite red of the lot. No aggressive pepper, but soft berry and vanilla. Soft and ballanced – very relaxing !
Chardonnay Bianchi Las Paredes 2012
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Price: 329 Kč
Mike's Tip
Definitely the most intense flavor of all the chardonnays we tasted. The oak is a little less pronounced, making it a more European flavor. For a young wine – very classy.