Wines and Beyond

Red Wine by Catena from Argentina, South America. The 2004 Alta Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced and blended from three vineyards with distinct terroirs and aged for 18 months in new French oak. It offers greater aromatic complexity with elements of pain grille, scorched earth, espresso, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. Medium-bodied, it has the elegance of a classified growth St.-Julien, with intense, spicy, cassis, mint, and black fruit flavors, superb balance, and a 45-second, pure finish. It will profit from 6-8 years of further cellaring and drink well through 2030. When all is said and done, Catena Zapata is the Argentina winery of reference - the standard of excellence for comparing all others. The brilliant, forward-thinking Nicolas Catena remains in charge, with his daughter, Laura, playing an increasingly large role. The Catena Zapata winery is an essential destination for fans of both architecture and wine in Mendoza. It is hard to believe, given the surge in popularity of Malbec in recent years, that Catena Zapata only began exporting Malbec to the United States in 1994. -Wine Advocate

Red Wine by De Martino from Chile, South America. Gran Familia is the De Martino family's most exclusive wine and it is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. It displays an intense red color with a hint of dark violet. On the nose, it is deep, fresh, elegant and complex with lots of dark fruits such as cherry, blackcurrant, plum and cranberry. There is also violet, wood, tobacco and vanilla, which help deliver an immense complexity of aromas that gradually reveal themselves in the glass. In the mouth this wine has great structure; full-bodied with very round, ripe tannins. It is well-balanced, complex and expressive with a great variety of flavors deriving from the French oak which gives it extra complexity and depth. A long and very pleasant finish. A great wine to age.

Red Wine by Los Vascos from Chile, South America.

Red Wine by Catena from Argentina, South America. In an effort to produce a super premium wine, the winemaking team of Catena began in depth investigations into the yields within each of their specially selected, high altitude vineyards, identifying those lots which produce the best fruit. These vines undergo a careful thinning process, leaving only a select few clusters, resulting in remarkably complex, aromatic and flavorful fruit. Expanding on the vineyard lots previously used in this wine, the 2003 vintage is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of red berryfruit accompanied by hints of tobacco lead into intense flavors of black cherry, plum and spice which come together with a touch of pepper on the smooth lingering finish.

Red Wine by Santa Rita from Chile, South America. Color: Ruby red with good intensity Bouquet: A commanding bouquet of ripe fruit, sweet plum and black currant, exquisitely mingled with delicate notes of leather, tobacco, vanilla and clove, enhanced by subtle nuances of mint and exotic spices. Taste: Highly concentrated, intensely flavored and rich in tannins, with a full, magnificent body and a remarkable, sleek finish. Serving suggestions: Enjoy with steaks, venison, game birds and ripe blue cheeses.

Red Wine by Los Vascos from Chile, South America. Le Dix, meaning 10 in French, was introduced in 1996 to celebrate Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)'s first ten years in Chile. It is only produced in extraordinary vintage years. Le Dix de Los Vascos is grown in the exceptional vineyard, called El Fraile, which means the monk, the oldest planted vineyard at Los Vascos and the original vineyard on the estate. The vineyard is 100% planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and many parcels of the vineyard have vines reaching 80 years in age. Le Dix 2003 has a deep intense ruby color. The powerful nose develops aromas of dry fruit and of ripe wild cherry completed with a lot of spicy and terpenic aromas (wax, cedar, laurel, eucalyptus). The oak is elegant and nicely integrated with the fruit. This adds to the wine pleasant aromas of vanilla, tobacco and cinnamon. The concentration is impressive but the wine stays very well balanced and elegant, fresh, juicy, consistent with rich but ripe and soft tannins. It finishes with a strong taste of cherry (kirsch) and a very nice mineral character with a light bitterness of walnut peel. This outstanding wine is already very expressive but it is so rich and tannic that it needs more time in the bottle to for even more softness and complexity. ...A very pure and well-made Cabernet Sauvignon that can be drunk now or aged for at least another five years. -Wine Enthusiast

Red Wine by Los Vascos from Chile, South America. Le Dix, meaning 10 in French, was introduced in 1996 to celebrate Domaine Barons de Rothschild's first ten years in Chile. It is only produced in extraordinary vintage years. Le Dix de Los Vascos is grown in the exceptional vineyard, called El Fraile, which means the monk, the oldest planted vineyard at Los Vascos and the original vineyard on the estate. The vineyard is 100% planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and many parcels of the vineyard have vines reaching 80 years in age. The vineyard is fairly large, covering some 200 acres, Le Dix is produced from severely reduced yields from El Fraille (the best) combined with the most rigorous cuvee selection - the resulting wine is of world class stature. Le Dix 2002 is of a deep intense ruby color with an elegant nose full of black cherries within a nice background of black fruits and oak. It is succulent in the mouth with live crispy tannins and vibrant fruit. It is pleasantly long while also full bodied and fresh. It is ready to drink now but will age well for some eight to ten years.

Red Wine by Concha y Toro from Chile, South America. Color: Deep red. Bouquet: Black ripe fruits, concentrated leather, chocolate and graphite are all in a perfect balance. Taste: Dense and warm, firm tannins with a sweet after-taste, a long persistence of chocolate and dry fruit. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to leg of lamb with spicy sauces, blue cheese, Gruyere and Emmentaler.

Red Wine by Miguel Torres from Chile, South America. The Single Vineyard of Manso de Velasco, named after the founder of the town of Curic?, is devoted exclusively to the Cabernet Sauvignon that produces this intense and deeply-pigmented wine. Extraordinarily rich aroma of ripe fruit. Its aristocratic Cabernet Sauvignon tannins have a majestic, regal structure, heightened by the creamy background of oak from the Nevers forest that is used in its long barrel-aging. Delicious with game, duck and sheep's milk cheeses.

Red Wine by Bodega Lurton from Argentina, South America. The beautiful purple color of this opulent wine is an instant eye catcher. The powerful blackcurrant, red fruit and vanilla aromas on the nose blend harmoniously while remaining open and exquisitely complex. On the palate, it is rich in flavors and has a firm tannic structure without being aggressive. This wine is seductive in its power, richness and magnificently long finish. This is a grand red wine to be enjoyed with game and grilled red meats.

Red Wine by Susana Balbo from Argentina, South America. Varietal composition: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec Deep ruby color with hints of purple. Classic Cabernet aromas of rich red fruits, plum, tobacco, roasted coffee beans, and a touch of fresh mint. The aromas are echoed on the palate, with layers of fruit and spice pushing on and on. It's a full-bodied wine that has incredible length and purity of flavor-it really keeps you coming back for more. Pairs well with a wide range of foods from beef and pork to lamb, quail and other game birds, and cream-based sauces. This wine will age very well, so don't forget some bottles for the cellar too.

Red Wine by Catena from Argentina, South America. Sourced from the Uxmal vineyard at 940m above sea level, the Domingo Vineyard at 1,100m above sea level and the Nicasia vineyard, at 1,000m above sea level. All year round the vineyards are managed with modern pruning and trellising techniques. Tasting Notes Aromas of sweet juicy raspberry fruit and black pepper give way to flavors of the same in this full-bodied Cab. With amazing concentration and ripe tannins, this Cab will give many California Cabs a run for the money at twice the price.

Red Wine by Casa Lapostolle from Chile, South America. Color: Inked and dark deep red with dark violet shadows Nose: Complex and attractive nose composed mainly of red fruits such as black cherries, plums and wild berries combined with mocha, cedar, and tobaccco. Sweet finish of vanilla and fine herbs. Mouth: Soft and juicy tannins. Shows an interesting complexity and full body. Well-balanced, elegant and attractive oak that enhances the fruit to finish with a long and pleasant aftertaste. Service and food pairing: Ready to drink now or cellar for several years. Ideal companion for meats and elaborate dishes.

Red Wine by Zuccardi from Argentina, South America. This Cabernet is intense with good concentration and a long finish. It is fruit forward on the palate with a touch of spice and eucalyptus that lingers. Balanced and sleek. A great tasting Argentinian Cabernet that will go well with many foods!

Red Wine by Concha y Toro from Chile, South America. The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon come from the Puente Alto Vineyard in the Maipo Valley, Chile's most celebrated wine region. Color: Bright, deep red. Bouquet: Cherry, chocolate, black tar and smoke. Taste: A smooth, almost silky texture with a long finish. Concentrated and full bodied. The wine complements steaks, roasts, pasta dishes with robust sauces, and strong cheeses.

Red Wine by MontGras from Chile, South America. Initiated in 1997, MontGras' Ninquen Project was born of an appreciation for the unique properties of the specific terroir on Ninquen Mountain in Chile's Colchagua Valley, and an ambition to forge a name for MontGras in the elite ultra-premium category. 222 acres atop Ninquen were dedicated to the venture and planted with a range of red grape varieties. With this move, MontGras became Chile's first winery to plant atop the plateau of a mountain (Ninquen means plateau on a mountain in ancient local dialect). Aromas: Black currant, fig and plums, coupled with cedar, clove and spice. Taste: Full-bodied, velvety smooth and very well-structured. Rounded and ripe, with firm tannins. Concludes in a lingering finish. Serving Suggestions: Red meats, poultry and hard cheeses

Red Wine by Crios de Susana Balbo from Argentina, South America. Intense, dark ruby color with enticing aromas of ripe, black plums and black currants. The richly textured plum and currant flavors are joined by accents of dark chocolate and some vanilla-scented oak. The ripe, vibrant tannins give the wine beautiful structure and an amazingly long finish. This wine will pair well with traditional Cabernet-friendly foods like grilled or roasted meats.

Red Wine by MontGras from Chile, South America. Grape Varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Carmenere Color: Dark, dense purple to inky black Bouquet: Aromas of black currant, fig and plums, coupled with cedar, clove and spice Taste: Full-bodied, velvety smooth and very well-structured. Rounded and ripe, with firm tannins. Concludes in a lingering finish. Serving Suggestions: Complements red meats, poultry and hard cheeses.

Red Wine by Zolo from Argentina, South America. Single estate vineyard (San Pablo, in Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, 4,300 feet above sea level). 12 months in new French and American oak barrels. Concentrated black fruit, chocolate and toast aromas. Full bodied with remarkable elegance, harmony, and a long finish.

Red Wine by Los Vascos from Chile, South America. Grape Varieties: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 5% Syrah, 5% Malbec The color is an impressive intense ruby. The nose explodes with fruit: cherry, strawberry, raspberry, plum, light mint and black pepper. The oak and the toast of the barrels do not dominate the fruit and bring delicious aromas of coffee, tobacco, cinnamon and creme br?lee. In the mouth, the wine is wonderfully concentrated and juicy. The finish shows intense fruit of cherry and strawberry with a nice touch of licorice. Well balanced, without any heaviness, this velvety and luscious wine is delicious to taste.

Red Wine by Terrazas from Argentina, South America. Color: Black-garnet, with some touches of purple Aroma: A berry parade - cassis, black cherries, strawberries and raspberry jam Palate: More berries and spices open to richness on the mid-palate. Tight structure with a nice grip, and robust body with a sleek and persistent finish.

Red Wine by Los Vascos from Chile, South America. The color is intense ruby, almost black, with some amber reflections. This Reserve has aromas rich in vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, cedar and spices. Wood and fruit are seamlessly integrated. Later, the nose develops into ripe black fruit such as mulberry and cherry with a note of blackcurrant. In the mouth, it is rich, round and fleshy like a coffee éclair. The tannins are silky and elegant and the wine has impressive length with a pleasant peppery and liquorice finish. Fully harmonious! One can drink it now or with pleasure for another 10 years.

Red Wine by Valentin Bianchi from Argentina, South America. A classic Cabernet Sauvignon that can compete with the best from around the world, this wine has an intense red/purple color and an enjoyable, complex nose that is reminiscent of berries, spice, cedar, chocolate and much more. The nose carries through to the palate, delivering rich, full texture and berry-spicy-cedar flavors. It is a well-balanced wine with a lingering, pleasing finish. Serve at room temperature with red meats, lamb, cheeses.

Red Wine by Felipe Rutini from Argentina, South America. The grapes are sourced from the Tupungato region of Mendoza, high in the Andes Mountains, at an elevation of about 3,500 feet above sea-level. With its unique microclimate, Tupungato produces fruit with exceptional fruit and structure. The sunny climate in the Tupungato Valley combined with perfect altitude and significant day to night temperature variation translates into a slow, gradual maturation with the development of rich concentrated fruit flavors, complex aromas, sweet tannins and intense violet color. The cool nights allow for an extended hang-time on the vines ensuring a good balance of acidity. Felipe Rutini Cabernet Sauvignon has fruity aromas with hints of vanilla and chocolate that develop into spice and coffee flavors. It is fruity with well-balanced tannins, and hints of cocoa and sweet oak on the smooth finish.

Red Wine by Penalolen from Chile, South America. 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc Low yields and hand harvesting indicate the care given to the superior fruit from this single-vineyard winery located on a gravelly slope in the Maipo Valley. These standards extend to the wine-making process, with meticulous grape selection and aging in French oak barrels for 14 to 18 months. This is a complex and velvety wine with abundant wild berry and cassis flavors and a whisper of eucalyptus. It will benefit from three to five years of bottle aging.

Red Wine by Unico Luis Miguel from Chile, South America. Number 31 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! The creation of ?ico Luis Miguel wine is a passionate departure for the multi Grammy winner, who has more than 35 platinum records and a career total of more than 52 million records sold. A long-time wine collector and connoisseur, Luis Miguel worked side-by-side with Aurelio Montes Del Campo, winemaker for Chile's Vi?Ventisquero, to hand select the grapes and craft the complex, seductive, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon blend. ?ico Luis Miguel is produced from grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile's most renowned regions for producing high quality, elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignons. I've always admired and respected the artistry and passion that goes into crafting a great wine, said Luis Miguel. When I set out to create ?ICO Luis Miguel, it was important to me to find a partner that shared my vision. Vi?Ventisquero is the perfect choice because of its progressive approach to winemaking and extraordinary vineyards. It has been great working alongside such a well respected winemaker as Aurelio and I'm excited about the tremendous wine that we've created. Tasting Note An intense cherry-red in color with hints of blue; complex aromas of ripe raspberries and black currant are uniquely complimented by black pepper spices, cedar and tobacco notes. Expressive and full on the palate with a balanced body and distinctive, ripe, round tannins that linger on the long, chocolate finish.

Red Wine by Unico Luis Miguel from Chile, South America. The creation of ?nico Luis Miguel wine is a passionate departure for the multi Grammy winner, who has more than 35 platinum records and a career total of more than 52 million records sold. A long-time wine collector and connoisseur, Luis Miguel worked side-by-side with Aurelio Montes Del Campo, winemaker for Chile's Vi?a Ventisquero, to hand select the grapes and craft the complex, seductive, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon blend. ?nico Luis Miguel is produced from grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile's most renowned regions for producing high quality, elegant and complex Cabernet Sauvignons. I've always admired and respected the artistry and passion that goes into crafting a great wine, said Luis Miguel. When I set out to create ?NICO Luis Miguel, it was important to me to find a partner that shared my vision. Vi?a Ventisquero is the perfect choice because of its progressive approach to winemaking and extraordinary vineyards. It has been great working alongside such a well respected winemaker as Aurelio and I'm excited about the tremendous wine that we've created. Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah An intense cherry-red in color with hints of blue; complex aromas of ripe raspberries and black currant are uniquely complemented by black pepper spices, cedar and tobacco notes. Expressive and full on the palate with a balanced body and distinctively ripe, round tannins that linger on the long, chocolate finish.