Luna Benegas Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

From the oldest winemaking family in Argentina. Wine maker Federico Benegas Lynch makes an earthy style cab- aged in French Oak. Smells of fresh thyme and cinnamon with plum and has a very tannic finish. A little drying.

La Linda Bonarda 2007

Most widely planted grape in Argentina (even more than Malbec!). This grape was originally used in Italy as a blending component. This is aged 6 months in American oak. Very warm, woodsy nose with dark black color and inky. Much lighter in the mouth with cedary fruit and nice finish. A maybe...

Gougenheim Syrah, 2008

Valle Escondido. Mendoza, Argentina. Violets and chocolate covered cherries. Medium-bodied style with punchy fruit and tight tannins. May need decanting. But appealing and very drinkable.

Gougenheim Malbec 2008

Valle Escondido. Mendoza, Argentina. Richer and more tannic than the last vintage. This wine is better-suited to food. Blackberry and blueberry with a tart finish that is very pleasing.

Pircas Negra Torrontes 2007

Organic. La Rioja Region, grown in the Famatima Valley this white has a lovely apricot scent and a cremy almost sauternes like nose. Relatively dry with a full-bodied mouth feel.