Alberti 154 Malbec Mendoza 2011 Argentina

If you like Argentinean Malbec, and I bet you do, you will enjoy this one. A little less fruity and a bit more earthy/smoky then the usual run. Soft and easy to drink by itself or with a big sword-load of grilled meat, like they do in Argentina. - George

$12.75

Matias Riccitelli "The apple doesn't fall ..."Malbec Mendoza Argentina

Rock star, superstar -backstage placard , young turk winemaker Matias Riccitelli took two of Argentina's top wine awards last year. His wines are the perfect blend of style and substance. We have the fancy 3,000 bottle release at $30, and now this moderately price option. Rich and flavorful, but not heavy.

$19.50

Clos Ouvert Primavera Valle del Maule 2010 Chile

The Clos Ouvert was the first wine project of the young Louis-Antoine Luyt.  At the age of 22 he left his native France on the flimsy excuse of brushing up on his Spanish and headed to Chile.  A 3 month vacation kept getting extended, and he worked in a restaurant to fund his excursion.  He worked his way up from dishwasher to winebuyer (having washed dishes myself, I am particularly impressed with this feat) and eventually came the idea of making wine.  Louis-Antoine went back to France to learn the trade of winemaking in Burgundy, and finally returned to Chile with the goal of making natural, non-industrial hands-off wines.  Mission accomplished.  The first vintage was 2006, but the nascent project nearly stalled when in 2009 an enormous earthquake destroyed 70% of their production.    Thankfully, Luyt persevered and we have his wine finally in stock. The blend is 40% Carignan, 30% Paìs, 20% Cinsault and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. -Kyle

$20.00

Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Pinot Noir Casablanca 2009 Chile

Tobiano Pinot Noir has a great back-story. An American family who emigrates to Chile in the early 1900's, send succeeding generations to Harvard and Stanford, and the progeny return to the land in Casablanca; each with a new and successful vision. With a brilliant,young winemaker in Evelyn Vidal and one of California's most masterful,if somewhat unsung heroes,Byron Kosuge, as Consulting Winemaker all they needed was great terroir, which they already had.The result is a delicious,sophisticated wine that does not have to be followed by the phrases: "for the money" or "for Chile." - George

$23.50

La Yunta Torrontes La Rioja 2009 Argentina

Argentina's most popular white wine. The Torrontes grape has an aroma and flavor similar to Muscat, but with a dry finish. This is easy to drink by itself but will pair easily with a variety of dishes, particularly full flavored, spicy ones.- George

$10.00