Valle de Uco

Very  nice showing for this inexpensive Cabernet from Argentina.  This is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec.  Deep garnet in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black cherries, some cassis and a hint of bakings spices.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is straightforward and accessible.  Flavors of black cherries.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with a bit of food.  A nice choice with a (veggie) Burger.  Drink over the next five years.  

Very nice showing for this wine.  Light to medium gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is clean with green apples and slight lemon peel.  Also, a bit of spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Wispy tannins.  Nice acidity.  On the palate, some depth.  Flavors of apples and lemon.  Good finish.  This is drinking well and should for another four to seven years.  Nice on its own, this will work with many foods.  A good choice would be Pad Thai.  Hard to beat this for the money.  

Domaine Bousquet is a nice source for great values and the wines are made from organic grapes.  This is a sparkling blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay from Argentina.  Pink/orange in color, clear and bright.  A nice bead of smaller bubbles.  On the nose, aromas of cherries and apples with a touch of blood oranges.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, red apples with some chalkiness/minerality.  Long finish.  This is a tasty sparkling wine that should drink well for five years.  It is nice on its own and very food friendly, it went great with Mexican Street Corn. 

Made with organic grapes.  Purple/ruby in color, mostly  opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with cassis, dust and char.  Nice texture.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, cassis, slight black olive with a bit of char.  Good balance.  Slight bitter cherry note on the finish.  The drinks nicely and easily on its own and will work well with foods (not seafood) off the grill.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  Another excellent value.