I'm munching on this one right now. I think it tastes much better chilled ... an ideal BBQ wine.

John

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Chilled..... so you add ice?

When you're at K&L, definitely grab the 2006 Clos de los Siete - it's got to be the best $15 Bottle they have in the store.

BTW, Wine Club has the 2006 Quimera listed for $34.95, which is the same price that they had the 2005 for.

Some inebriate seems to have already acquired K&L's remaining inventory

I'm also mulling over turning it into Gl�hwein next winter.

Excellent choice..... good Gluehwein must be made with decent quality plonk... ^

What is the reason for Chardonnay is not Popirar in Argentina.?
Which winery the recommendation it brewed within 5 yrs approx. between ARS50-150 in store price.

Alex - Did you ever get your hands on the Pasodoble from Helène Garcin that you enquired about last year?

John

Hello Tyorr-- Im not sure I agree with the assessment that Chardonnay is not popular in Argentina.... it is perhaps true that the current market demand for red wines is much greater that for whites (Im talking still wines only, as the sparkling market down here is huge), alas, amonst white wines, Chardonnay is Queen... perhaps sharing the spotlight with Torrontes.

Not sure what you are asking in your second sentence... but I will guess you are looking for a Chardonnay that will cellar well for approx 5 years and that is in your indicated price range.... if so, here go some labels I suggest you consider looking out for:

- Bressia Lagrima Canela
- Angelica Zapata Chardonnay
- Cobos Bramare Chardonnay
- LindaFlor Chardonnay
- Finca Los Nobles Chardonay
- Zuccardi Q Chardonnay

John-- its funny you would ask this now... I just got a request for the wines of this producer from one of my clients this past week. Im afraid that I still cannot have someone from this producer give me an answer.

Its a case of a winery that is run by "remote control" from France, owned by a wealthy & prestigious family that doesnt seem to care much about selling their product. Most of this wine is exported to Europe, and they never got around to organizing a professional distribution here in Argentina...

Im still trying to get an email address for Helene Garcin in the hope that a direct plight to her may yield at least a straight answer as to whether I will ever be able to purchase these wines.... or not.

Will let you know when (and if) I get an answer.

Cheers,
Alex (Gaucho100K)

In the country of both sides of Andes, I feel the red wine an overwhelming main current.
I love white wine. So I'm seeking some of good one if possible.

I drank several white wines in the restaurant at BA. However, feeling did not have the one worth.

Alex - Are all the Poesia labels (Clos des Andes, Pasodoble, and Poesia) unavailable in Argentina?

According to the Poesia web site http://www.vignoblesgarcin.com/index...dom=bp&lang=en there are 2006 vintages of Pasodoble (the Malbec blend and a Torrontés), as well as a Clos des Andes Torrontés, although none of those seem to be (yet) available in the US.

http://tv.winelibrary.com/episodes/email030507.mov

John

John-- I dont doubt the wines are being produced and sold to the export markets.... I just cant say they are readily available in Argentina.

In my experience, some bottles do show up at some of the top hotels from time to time.... but I dont know of a retailer that has a regular supply of any of Helene's wines... if you know where they are... please let me know!!!

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Speaking of great vintage years.... after some extensive tasting of some of the older wines in my cellar, Ive upgraded the vintage 1997 to the list of best years of the 1990s for Argentina. These wines are showing amazing power and balance as they are just about to turn 11 years of age... this is a "hidden" top vintage for Argentina as most people remember the horrible 1998 and outstanding 1999.... 1997 has now become my favorite dark horse vintage

Alex, we are back in BsAs and in between milongasI was wondering if there is an Argentine desert wine similar to a Vin Santo.