Argentinian Wines

Now one of the fastest growing wine exporters to the U.K. wine markets and up to seventh in the league table of world producers. Why? There are exceptional natural climatic conditions. The country has the highest commercial vineyards in the world and warm days and cool nights are perfect not least for keeping pests and rot under control. Argentina has also been able to make two grape varieties virtually its own property as single varietals, Malbec (red) and Torrontes (White). It took a much longer time for Australia with Shiraz Cabernet or New Zealand with Sauvignon Blanc to achieve a similar level of acceptance. Malbec has become a star as its soft but savoury blackberry tastes predominate. Not surprisingly, given its surroundings, it is excellent with beef or lamb of any kind. Torrontes wine is increasingly well known as aromatic flavours and dry finishes become more and more popular. It is one of the wines which seem to be designer-made for Asian food.

Elementos ...we were bowled over by the quality of all four wines given their price.

When we first tasted our Elementos range, our wine team agreed unanimously to put them on our list. The wines are made under the supervision of Peter Bright, perhaps the most famous of the Australian ‘flying winemakers’. What is a flying winemaker? Thirty years ago, world winemaking was incredibly parochial. A Bordeaux vigneron was heard to remark mischievously ‘Do they make wine in Burgundy’. Now it is far more international- Frenchmen go to California and to Australia and New Zealand for added experience. Similarly Australians come to the Old World not only to study but to advise. A ‘flying winemaker’ literally flies in and out to give his views at key times in the growing season.

The Elementos Shiraz Malbec was one of nearly one hundred Argentine red blends tasted by Decanter Magazine in November 2008. The wine was praised for its inviting aromas, excellent concentration of fruit and its long aftertaste. Equally importantly, it was chosen as the Best Value wine tasted at a price more than three pounds greater than the HBC sales price! What value is that? The name and unique presentation derive from the four elements depicted above.

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Elementos ...we were bowled over by the quality of all four wines given their price.
When we first tasted our Elementos range, our wine team agreed unanimously to put them on our list. The wines are made under the supervision of Peter Bright, perhaps the most famous of the Australian ‘flying winemakers’. What is a flying winemaker?
Thirty years ago, world winemaking was incredibly parochial. A Bordeaux vigneron was heard to remark mischievously ‘Do they make wine in Burgundy’. Now it is far more international- Frenchmen go to California and to Australia and New Zealand for added experience. Similarly Australians come to the Old World not only to study but to advise. A ‘flying winemaker’ literally flies in and out to give his views at key times in the growing season.

For more details contact:

	Sales Director	01924 373328	07801 922478
	Sales Director - Pub Groups	01924 373328	07801 922480
David Robertson	Wine Development Manager	01924 373328	07813 662863
	Wine Key Account Manager	01924 373328	07837 193677
Peter Skuse	Pricing and Sourcing Manager	01924 373328	07801 922461
	Wine Administrator	01924 373328