Swirl Wine Club - South American Wines

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..

RED #2

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.

RED #3