Even though I have been enjoying good wines for 8 years and cellaring wines for 5 years, I love that there is always more to learn. If you have never tried the Bonarda grape from Argentina, now is the time!
My daughter, Candice, and I shared a bottle of 2006 Tikal Altos de Mendoza Patriota from the famous Mendoza region of Argentina. This magical, high-dessert region is home to some of the most passionate and well-known wine makers in the world. Made from 60% Bonarda and 40% Malbec, it is full of rich, dark fruits including black cherries and dark elderberries. I have affectionately nick-named it the nectar of the Andes because its thick, creamy texture. Without the sweetness of a dessert wine, it feels like rich, fruity nectar on your pallette. I'll let you count the seconds off as it dances on your tongue. It's one of the bottles I could drink for hours, with out without food.
Fun fact: Bonarda is the second most widely planted red grape in Argentina.
Thanks for Zack at Incredible Wines and Spirits for this great recommendation!
1 comment:
Nice post, John. And I thought that they only had good coffee in South America. I'll give it a try.
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