Highly Recommended
Andeluna, Pasionado, Gualtallary, Argentina 2014
93 PL 94 PT 91 DVJ 94 £29.60-£37.04 Corking Wines, Exel, Hallgarten, Strictly Wine, Wineman, Wine Poole Great typicity here, with intense red fruit amid hints of leafiness and sweet spice; ripe and juicy with a sophisticated structure and a persistent finish. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 14.5%
Antucura, Single Vineyard Tani, Vista Flores, Argentina 2016
93 PL 92 PT 92 DVJ 95 N/A UK www.antucura.com Exotic and lively, with absorbing aromas of black pepper and spice leading to abundant flavours of dark fruit, cardamom and cedar. Persistent, complex and world class. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13.5%
Finca Decero, Mini Ediciones Remolinos Vineyard, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina 2016
93 PL 94 PT 94 DVJ 92 £24.99-£25.99 Abasto Wine, Berkmann Wine Cellars, New Street Wine Shop Opulent dark fruit with mocha and spice. Firm structure, but ripe and juicy with a harmonious finish. Drink 2018-2024 Alc 14.5% ➢
Fabre Montmayou, Reservado, Mendoza, Argentina 2016
93 PL 94 PT 95 DVJ 90 £15.99 Vinothentic Energetic yet graceful and fine-grained, with an alluring savoury complexity and showing an intelligent use of oak. Harmonious and precise.
Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%
Trapiche, Gran Medalla, Mendoza, Argentina 2014
92 PL 95 PT 92 DVJ 90 POA Enotria&Coe A delightful expression of Cabernet Franc, that’s complex and long, with grippy tannins playing a major role and suggesting a long life ahead. Drink 2018-2024 Alc 13.5%
Bodega Atamisque, Serbal, Tupungato, Argentina 2017
91 PL 93 PT 90 DVJ 89 £16.75 Hennings, Quaff, Starmore Boss A fantastic example of Cabernet Franc from the cool mountains, with a beautifully judged ripeness, balanced by freshness and clever use of oak. Savoury, complex and long-lingering.
Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%
Escorihuela Gascon, Pequeñas Producciones, Mendoza, Argentina 2016 91 PL 90 PT 93 DVJ 89
£25
Mathew Clark Loire in style, light yet complex, with an expressive nose of earth and leather that leads to a red-fruited, juicy and refreshing palate. Ready to drink now. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13%
Viña Cobos, Bramare Chañares Estate, Los Árboles, Argentina 2015 93 PL 94 PT 95 DVJ 90
£75
Alliance Wine, Carruthers & Kent Well-defined and inviting, with sturdy tannins enveloping herbal and spice-infused dark fruit. Full-bodied and persistent, yet with no lack of freshness. Drink 2019-2025 Alc 15%
Viña Undurraga, TH, Maipo, Chile 2013 92 PL 92 PT 92 DVJ 92
£17.95
The Wine Society Admirably subtle, elegant and traditional – in fact this is very Bordeaux in style. It’s ageing so beautifully, with still-bright acidity carrying through the palate and fuelling a lip-smacking, savoury finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 14%
Bressia, Monteagrelo, Uco Valley, Argentina 2015 91 PL 90 PT 90 DVJ 92
£18.99
Highbury Vintners, Ralph’s Wine Cellar, The Good Wine Shop Intensely perfumed nose of juicy forest fruit, violet and black pepper. This is cool-climate in style, with beautifully sophisticated tannins tapering to a tantalising savoury twist on the finish. Drink2018- 2022 Alc 14%
Kauzo, Malacara Oak Cask, La Consulta, Argentina 2016
91 PL 91 PT 90 DVJ 91 N/A UK www.kauzoestates.com Refined yet generous, with a black cherry nose that’s augmented by touches of cassis and delicate oak. Medium-bodied, juicy and warm, yet fine-grained and refreshing. A lovely wine. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%
Alandes, Mendoza, Argentina 2015 92 PL 90 PT 91 DVJ 94
N/A UK
www.altocedro.com Seductive and perfumed, with aromas of blackberry, violet, chocolate and sweet spice. On the palate the refined tannins and harmonious acidity allow for a persistent finish. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%
Antucura, Barrandica, Vista Flores, Argentina 2017
91 PL 93 PT 91 DVJ 88 N/A UK www.antucura.com Voluptuous and full of energy, with an intense black fruit character partnering notes of cassis, pepper and eucalyptus. This is a very well made wine. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%
Casarena, Lauren’s Single Vineyard, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina 2012 91 PL 91 PT 92 DVJ 90
£24.50
Frederic Robinson Exotic and vivacious aromas of sweet spice, cigar box, graphite and cedar. A modern, sleek and oaky style but also fine-grained, forward and expressive. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%
Rutini, Single Vineyard, Gualtallary, Argentina 2015
91 PL 89 PT 92 DVJ 92 £42 Carson Wines Uplifting and vibrant, with a dense core of super-ripe, herbal and spice-infused black fruit on both the nose and palate, tempered by vigorous acidity. Sleek and modern yet retains freshness. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 14.5% ➢
Viña Undurraga, TH, Maipo, Chile 2014 91 PL 91 PT 91 DVJ 90
£17.95 The Wine Society A style of Cabernet Franc that is more traditional, with elegant notes of sour cherries, leather and wet earth, followed by a savoury sign-off. Lively and energetic yet gracious.
Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14.5%
El Esteco, Finca Notables, Calchaquí Valley, Argentina 2015 90 PL 88 PT 92 DVJ 91
£17.65-£22 Exel, Great Western Wine An opulent style, with lifted and vibrant aromas of dark fruit, dried herbs and exotic spices that are mirrored on the palate. This wine delivers great intensity and a savoury complexity. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 15%
Riglos, Gran, Mendoza, Argentina 2016 90 PL 88 PT 90 DVJ 92
£21.99 Good Spirits Co, Old Chapel Cellars, Vindependents Perfumed and exuberant wine, with juicy forest fruit enriched by notes of violet and black pepper. Sublimely structured and persistent. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%
Zorzal, Eggo Franco, Tupungato, Argentina 2016 91 PL 90 PT 93 DVJ 89
£15.90-£21 Exel, Hallgarten, Hay Wines, Strictly Wine, Slurp, The Good Wine Shop, Wineman Propelled by crunchy, crisp acidity, with a touch of enchanting minerality to go alongside the refreshing and lively fruit. Radiant and harmonious, if still a little firm at the moment.
Drink 2018-2023 Alc 13.5%
Gauchezco, Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina 2016 90 PL 91 PT 91 DVJ 88
£14.99 Chez Stephan, Corks Out, Sheldon’s Wine Cellar, Slurp, Wapping Wines Focused on its red fruit and accompanied by a savoury twist, this is extremely juicy and easy to drink, akin to a Beaujolais in style. Nicely made, uncomplicated and attractive. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 14%
Siete Fincas, Secreto, Mendoza, Argentina 2013 90 PL 92 PT 90 DVJ 88
£16.99 Tannin & Oak Old World in style, with attractive notes of dried fruit, cedar, leather and spice. No lack of complexity, but the tannins are still firm at the moment – despite its evolution thus far. Drink 2018-2023 Alc 14.5%
Catena, Apellation, San Carlos, Argentina 2015 90 PL 90 PT 91 DVJ 89
£13.75-£14.35 Exel, Wine Direct A sleek, modern, oaky and forward style, with attractive fruit partnering darker notes of coffee and chocolate. Overt, but easy to appreciate. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 13.5%
Mauricio Lorca, Fantasia, Vista Flores, Argentina 2017 90 PL 91 PT 90 DVJ 89
£13.95 Christopher Piper, Cork of the North, Weavers Elegant and inviting aromas of blackberry, violets and dried herbs. The palate imparts a zesty freshness, with refined tannins that are sustained through to a pleasing finish. Drink 2018-2021 Alc 13.5%
Valle Secreto, Private, Alto Cachapoal, Chile 2013
90 PL 90 PT 90 DVJ 90 £19.95 Winetime Classy wine, with alluring complexity that encompasses notes of sweet spice, leather, dried herbs and prune. Showing some maturity and ageing well. Drink 2018-2020 Alc 14.5%