Swirl Wine Club - South American Wines

NOVEMBER 2023 WINE CLUB

SOUTH AMERICAN WINES Featuring Argentina and Chile

A lthough generally considered ‘new world,’ winemaking traditions in Argentina actually date back to the early 1500s. As in so many other parts of the world, missionaries brought winemaking techniques and vine cuttings with them so that they would be able to produce sacramental wine for religious services. Since the 1980s, Argentina has become a leader in the production of outstanding wines. The Malbec grape, originally from the southwest of France, has risen to the highest of fame in Argentina. Initially used in Cahors as a blending grape, the varietal flourishes in Argentina. While it was almost completely wiped out in France by phylloxera, it survived in Argentina and has become the country’s signature grape. Chile is the oldest New World winegrowing region, surpassing Australia and California by two centuries. Chilean winemaking began in the 1500s with the arrival of Spanish missionaries who brought with them vine cuttings of the País grape, which is still grown today. In 1870, when the phylloxera louse began its devastating march across the vineyards of Europe and North America, Chile’s vineyards, protected by natural barriers on all fronts, remained untouched.

SAN JUAN PROVINCE

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MAIPÚ

LUJÁN DE CUYO

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ACONCAGUA REGION

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CASABLANCA VALLEY

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Mendoza

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MENDOZA PROVINCE

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Lunlunta

Vistalba Perdriel

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Agrelo

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Catena Zapata

Valaparaiso

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Uco Valley

Gualtallary

LEYDA VALLEY

TUPUNGATO

Vista Flores

MAIPO VALLEY

La Consulta

TUNUYÁN

Santiago

Paraje Altamira

Cousiño Macul

Rancagua

SAN CARLOS

Pacific Ocean

CENTRAL VALLEY REGION

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COLCHAGUA VALLEY

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San Rafael

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ARGENTINA

CHILE

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Talca

Terranoble

MAULE VALLEY

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FINE CHILEAN & ARGENTINE WINES

South Region

Neuquén Province ARGENTINA

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MAIPO VALLEY Cousiño Macul *Root: 1 LEYDA VALLEY Leyda MAULE VALLEY *Terranoble

MENDOZA

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*Please note that wineries on the map represent their physical locations; vineyard locations vary by region and varietal.

TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 [COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CHILE] Retail Value 20.99 Founded in 1993, TerraNoble has consistently produced high-quality wines that are a rich expression of the unique terroir of Chile. Driven by a passion for viticulture and dedicated to producing top-rated wines from premier appellations, the wines of TerraNoble represent the ultimate in varietal expression. The philosophy of TerraNoble is to produce modern, high-quality wines with an incredible precision of style, elegant flavors, and aromas that exemplify the unique characteristics of each varietal. Located in the Maule Valley, TerraNoble has more than 360 hectares under vine in prime vineyard locations in the Maule, Colchagua and Casablanca valleys. Each property was specially selected to elicit the best attributes of each grape variety. VINIFICATION : 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 12-months in combination of stainless steel plus new and 2nd use French oak barrels. PALATE : Full of intense fruit-forward black fruits and soft, melt-in-your-mouth tannins. FOOD PAIRING: Red meats on barbeque, or slow cooked roasts, grilled portobello mushrooms.

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Catena Vista Flores Malbec 2021

Retail Value $21.99

[MENDOZA, ARGENTINA]

Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores is composed of 100% varietal wines blended from vineyards of Vista Flores district in Tunuyán. The result is a wine with a pure expression of a unique terroir. Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores is a wine with a pure expression of this unique terroir. 30-year-old vines give red and black fresh fruits flavors, sweet texture and character. Cold nights with 3,600+ foot elevation vines lend bright, crisp acidity and the intense sunshine give explosive floral aromatics and concentrated structure. VINIFICATION : Aged 12 months in French oak barrel (35% new). PALATE : The Catena Malbec Appellation Vista Flores shows a dark violet color with black reflections. The nose offers ripe, concentrated dark and red fruit aromas with delicate floral notes of lavender and violet, and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and full with notes of sweet spice and a touch of leather. The finish presents soft, well-integrated tannins with bright, crisp acidity that gives the wine exceptional length. FOOD PAIRING : Ideal pairing to grilled steaks and would be a wonderful complement hearty meat dishes with lamb and pork, grilled eggplant..

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D.V. Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend 2020 Retail Value $22.99 [MENDOZA, ARGENTINA] Don Domingo Vicente Catena, Nicolas Catena Zapata’s father, was famous in the 1930’s for his deep dark red wine blend. This blend was sold in the French-styled bistros of Buenos Aires - the Paris of South America - as the finest wine from the Mendoza region. This wine, DV Catena Tinto Historico Red Blend, is made in honor of Don Domingo Catena and his legendary abilities as a Master of the Assemblage. The Catena wines are a special assemblage of High Mountain Estate Vineyards made by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena and chief winemaker, Alejandro Vigil. VINIFICATION : 75% Malbec, 18% Bonarda, 7% Petit Verdot. Aged 12-14 months in combination of new, 2nd, and 3rd use French Oak barrels. PALATE : Black fruit and flowers from Uco Valley Malbec laced with spicy Petit Verdot. Malbec lends freshness and smoothness, while Petit Verdot grants volume and persistence, conferring a lush, rich attack and wonderful length to the blend. FOOD PAIRING: Authentic Carne Asada, grilled meats, grilled vegetables and Hummus.

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Cousino Macul Isidora, Sauvignon Gris 2022 [MAIPO VALLEY, CHILE]

Retail Value $18.99

Isidora Goyenechea was born in 1836 to a family of prominent silver miners in northern Chile. She married Luis Cousiño in 1855, with whom she had seven children. Luis died in 1873, leaving Isidora with the challenge of raising their family and becoming steward to a group of companies ranging from coal mining to winemaking. Her contributions to philanthropy and the development of the arts have added to her reputation as an outstanding feminine figure in the history of Chile. VINIFICATION : 100% Sauvignon Gris planted about just 40 minutes south of Chile’s capital city of Santiago. PALATE : Isidora Sauvignon Gris presents a bright and clean yellowish color. In nose we can perceive aromas that remind us of peach, fresh pineapple and floral notes. It has a high acidity in mouth and peach notes are confirmed. It is a fresh wine with a long lasting mouthfeel. FOOD PAIRING: Perfect pairing for sweet and sour ceviche, shrimps, salmon carpaccio, pasta with seafood and any type of salads. Also ideal for drinking without any specific pairing, by itself and in good company.and honey baked brie with figs.

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Catena, Classic Chardonnay 2022

Retail Value $20.99

[MENDOZA, ARGENTINA]

For over four generations, the Catena family has grown vines in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, Argentina. Laura Catena, great-granddaughter of winery founder Nicola Catena, has created a richly textured Chardonnay blend with floral notes, ripe tropical-fruit flavors, a strong mineral character and excellent acidity. Catena Chardonnay is sourced from three of the family´s vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and Tupungato. VINIFICATION : 100% Chardonnay. Aged 10-months in combination of new and 2nd use French oak barrels. PALATE: The Catena Chardonnay combines the unique expressions of three high altitude vineyard sites. The wine shows an intense greenish color with yellow notes. The extraordinary combination of these vineyards offer honey and tropical fruit flavors while lending notes of citrus, pears, peaches, and white flowers with a strong minerality and a delicate note of vanilla. The mouthfeel is clean, with a fresh, clean acidity. FOOD PAIRING: A fantastic companion a variety of poultry dishes, dishes finished with a Nantua sauce, or to a rich seafood dish like Shrimp and Herb Risotto.

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