2014 September: Michael & Sheila's Tasting in East Preston
"A Taste of Argentina"
1. Don Antonio (2013) Torrentes/Sauvignon Blanc, Andean Vineyards, 13% £7.19 from Virgin Wines
2. Finca Las Moras (2011) Torrentes, San Juan, 13.5% £7.64 from Virgin Wines
3. La Agricola (2011) Chardonnay, Mendoza, 14% £9.74 from Virgin Wines
4. Trapiche Vineyard (2011) Pinot Noir, Mendoza UCO Valley, 14% £8.99 from Marks & Spencer
5. Finca La Cecilia (2009) Cabernet Franc, Mendoza UCO Valley, 14% £11.99 from Virgin Wines
6. Dominio Del Plata (2010) Tannat, Mendoza, 14% £13.99 from Hennings
7. Vinalta (2010) Malbec, Mendoza, 15% £14.99 from Marks & Spencer
8. Unknown maker (2010) Malbec, Mendoza, 14% £12.99 from Virgin Wines
9 Finca Las Moras (2012) Viognier, San Juan Cuyo, 11% £10.99 from Virgin Wines
Dinner/Table Wines:
1. White - Celina Pinot Gris
2. Red - Caladoc
Raffle Wines:
1. White - Torrentas/Sauvignon Blanc
2. Red - Malbec
Page last updated 04.09.2017 22:54
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