Wine-Knows had a rock-star lineup of wineries on our
recent trip to the southern hemisphere, so choosing favorites is daunting. Both countries continue to push the quality
envelope. While there continue to be bargains,
there are also world-class wines with commiserate world-class pricing. All below are available in the US,
especially online (listed in alpha-order
with US pricing).
- Casa de Uco Malbec (2013). Compelling, beautifully complex. $45
- Catena Zapata Nicasia (2012). A serious wine in every way. $135
- De Martino Las Cruces Single Vineyard (2014). Mingling of old vine Malbec and Carmenere. Complex with long finish. $45
- Koyle Cab Sauvignon (2013). Fabulous complexity with smooth tannins considering its young age. Terrific buy. $20
- Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc (2015). A warm weather Sauv Blanc oozing with tropical flavors. A steal. $15
- Los Maquis Cabernet Franc Gran Reserve (2014). Beautiful fruit, spices, herbal & floral. One of the best values on the trip. $20
- Los Maquis Franco (2011). 100% Cabernet Franc. Chile’s best Cabernet Franc and it could compete on the world stage. $100
- Vina San Pedro Cabo de Horno (2014). Killer Cabernet with well integrated tannins and a heavenly finish. $45
- Vina San Pedro Altair (2013). This one had me at “hello” but didn’t stop all the way to “goodbye.” Serious wine. $100
- Zuccardi Torrontes Series A (2015). Grown in one of the world’s highest vineyards in the Andes, it’s a perfect summer wine. $15
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