Thanks, I'll have to check some of these out at my local Spec's.

Pricing Update.......

Given the recent meltdown of the Argentine Peso vs. the US Dollar, you can now enjoy even better values on your favorite wines from Mendoza, Salta and Patagonia. Just make sure you can pay your purchase without plastic money and lock in some amazing values !!!! ^

I picked up several bottles of this blend recently for about US$20 each:

http://www.urracawines.com/descargas...NGLEY_2007.pdf

I decanted one the other night and served it alongside a grilled NY strip and a baguette of good SF sourdough. Really, really nice ^

Yes... Weinert has indeed reduced its US presence, they are more focused on Brazil and Asia these days. I regularly get requests from my US clients for bottles of the Estrella series, the top of the line labels from Weinert.

Feel free to mail or PM me if you need any assistance. I regularly ship to Texas... :)

New Malbec to look out for....

Bodega Aniello Malbec 006 - Patagonia

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Hello, I'm in Tokyo now; where would be a good place to get Argentine Malbec?

Im afraid I cant help you with a local contact in the Wine Trade.... but if you are staying at a large chain hotel, I would say you get the Concierge to do a little homework for you.

I would do a little expectations management as not too many bodegas are available in Japan.... but you may be able to get a few labels from Catena, Trapiche, Achaval Ferrer and maybe Terrazas de los Andes.

Also, if you care to PM or email me, I can provide you with more information on an alternate solution that may be of interest to you.... this would make it possible for you to get any wine produced in Argentina delivered to your doorstep.

The other day treated with BBQ Black Angus Ribeye and a great wine, 2010 Catena Alta Malbec. Although drinking great right now, it will improve after some years cellaring. Good value wine for $35
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Looking for this in Cali, any suggestions? LA area preferable.

Weinert has been in the rumor-mill quite a bit recently, and sadly, the news appears not to be very good. From heavy losses to acute financial woes... the company is apparently up for sale. They have also been having long time distribution issues here in Argentina, with a very irrational marketing strategy that has been on and off.... sad for a producer with such a history.

Lets hope the company gets sold and passes on to someone with the means to bring back this House to the place it deserves.

On the subject of Winery sales.... half of Mendoza is up for sale... other names on the market include Luigi Bosca, Salentein, and various others. Bodegas are to be had, and some of the asking prices are not unreasonable if you can manage your investment expectations properly.

I can help you source the wine, but sadly it wont be from a US Source. This producer is currently not represented in the North American Market. They will eventually get there, but this wont be until the 2nd half of 2015, according to what I have been informed.

Please feel free to email or PM me if you need further assistance.

Good news: the best Malbec in LHR T5 Flounge today was:

2009 Catena Alta Malbec

Bad news: that was the only Malbec offered

:)

I think its quite a coup for the grape that it was even featured.... almost in the backyard of the Mecca of Wine.... :p

Tonight's dinner at the grill started with a 2011 QUARA Malbec, Viña Cabra Corral, Valle de Cafayate. Despite somewhat young, it had a rather full taste, although not to the level of the Catena, had at LHR T5 Flounge, last week-end

I just bought 5 bottles of Mendel Fina Remota 2009.

A very drinkable wine, went down well with my fillet steak

Quara belongs to the Lavaque Family.

If you liked the "regular" Malbec, you should try to seek out the Quara Single Vineyard series and also their Felix Lavaque which is an excellent Malbec based Meritage blend. I consider the Felix to be the best Blend made in Salta.

The Finca Remota is indeed an excellent Malbec.

Using the style of this wine, here is a shortlist of Malbecs I would suggest you seek out.......

Escorihuela DON Malbec
Apartado Gran Malbec
Flichman Grand Vineyards Parcela 26 Malbec
Cobos Malbec Marchiori Vineyards
Judas Gran Reserva Malbec
Nico by Luca Malbec
Nicolas Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino

Planning on a couple of hours trying out wines at JFK BA Galleries First, I was shocked to find my flight cancelled due to MX. My new flight started boarding the second I came out of security (!).

Well, still enough time for a glass of wine... :cool:

Decided on the only Malbec on display, 2011 Luigi Bosca Malbec, Single Vineyard.

Rather full-bodied, despite it's age, it had a nice spicy taste. Will check my wine store's possibility to get me one or two cases of this wine, maybe a couple of years older, if possible.

Looking forward to comments from Gaucho100K, FT's Malbec guru :)