SoPo Wine Tasting March 26, 2009

All From South America, all $9.99!

Árido Sauvignon Blanc - 100% Sauvignon Blanc - Bright yellow color with green hints. Aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers and a nice grassiness typical of the varietal. In the palate it is well-balanced, crisp and clean with good acidity and a firm finish.


Bodegas Callia Alta Torrontes - The grapes are cultivated from vineyards located in Caucete, at 650 meters (2,133 feet) above sea level. Bright yellow with greenish tints. A delicate aroma with floral notes of roses and orange trees. Exotic and well-balanced in the mouth; very fresh, with balanced acidity.


Oveja Negra Chardonnay/Viognier - 85% Chardonnay, 15%Viognier. The Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel and the Viognier in French Oak then blended after fermentation. A light straw color in color. Rich fruity nose of apricot, banana and green apple with subtle mineral notes. Tropical fruits, apricot and green apple flavors with a medium body and soft, elegant finish.


Árido Malbec - 90% Malbec - 10% Merlot - “Arid” in English. The vineyards where the grapes are picked for this Malbec are located in the Upper Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. This is a high desert that lies at 3,500 feet above sea level with less than 4 inches of rain per year. Intense ruby color. Delicate red fruit and violet aromas interact with classic Malbec spiciness. Soft and round in the mouth with balanced acidity and sweet tannins.


Oveja Negra Cabernet Franc/Carmenere - 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Carmenere. An aromatic dry red wine with a light touch of oak. It is deep violet red in color with ripe cherry and raspberry aromas, along with spicy notes and green pepper with a touch of cocoa. On the palate it is medium bodied with soft, well balanced tannins, showing notes of dried red fruit and spices especially white pepper.


Bodegas Callia Alta Syrah – The vines for this wine are drip irrigated with snowmelt runoff from the Andes, providing the optimum amount of water to each plant. Notes of spices and red fruits (cherries and plums). structure, fresh and elegant mouth-feel, well-balanced with a long intense finish.