Wines of South America Tasting

Saturday, April 19, 3-5 pm at Wine Republic

Featuring 17 wines and Pisco

Tickets: $20

Almacita Rose Valle de Uco

This hand harvested sparkling wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from multiple vineyards within the Uco Valley. The nose is bursting with notes of strawberry, raspberry, rose petals, and fresh whipped cream that lead into a bright and fresh palate laced with red fruits and a touch of fresh baked bread. Tight bubbles, raspberry jam, and toasted almonds with fine chalky tannins round out this delicious wine. Uco Valley, Mendoza

Bodega El Porvenir de Cafayate Amauta Absoluto Torrontes, 2024

El Porvenir was founded within the Calchaqui Valley in the town of Cafayate by the Romero-Marcuzzi family in 2000. Their first winery was founded in the late 1970’s in Tolombón, just a few miles from the town of Cafayate. The family has been an integral part of the Cafayate community ever since and we believe that El Porvenir de Cafayate is one of the benchmark wineries of the Salta.

Tiny yields from vineyards over 60 years old help to concentrate the aromatics of this wine, from the first glimpse in the glass the wine is bright and vivacious, the nose and palate have beautiful rose petal and ginger notes and the finish is rich and ripe with refreshing acidity to balance it all out.

Rogue Vine Jamon Jamon Orange Wine, 2023

This 100% skin fermented Moscatel is from Guarilihue region of Itata. In this vintage the nose shows some smoky almost mezcal qualities, orange peel, white flowers, peach, and orange blossom with savory undertones of sage and toasted almonds. The palate shows notes of quince and marzipan with honeysuckle and a hint of black pepper spice. The finish is held long by the bright acid of the wine. Sur, Chile

Via Revolucionaria Bonarda Pura Mendoza, 2022

Via Revolucionaria is located in the Uco Valley in Tupungato, Mendoza; Matias Michelini, the winemaker and agronomist, strives to make experimental wines that express the terroir of this cooler climate. This 100% Bonarada was harvested separately at 4 different times and then blended together; vinified via carbonic maceration. A seductively perfumed nose evokes blueberry, cherry, and raspberry, leading to a soft and round mid-palate held together by firm tannins and bright acidity.

Zorzal Malbec Gran Terroir Tupungato, 2022

This hand harvested, single vineyard, from Gualtallary is 100% Malbec and spends 12 months in French oak barrels. A large nose of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, and smoky tobacco leads to a big and bold palate of fig newtons, dry leaves, dark chocolate, and powdered sugar. The finish lasts with big, smooth tannins and fruit galore. Mendoza, Argentina

Bodega Stella Crinita Petit Verdot Valle De Uco, 2022

This hand harvested, single vineyard wine is 100% Petit Verdot from the Demeter certified biodynamic estate vineyard in the Vista Flores region of the Uco Valley. Notes of plums and blackberries soaked in vanilla beans and baking spices on the nose. A plush texture of ripe figs with mascerated cherries and sandalwood mixed with lavender dominate the palate. The wine finishes with some serious grip from both grape tannin and a little time in oak and concentrated leather like dark mixed berry fruit roll up.

Corazon del Sol Semillon Valle de Uco, 2022

This young, fresh, medium-bodied variety is very aromatic and typical of two cold areas within Tupungato - El Zampal and El Peral. We selected Semillón to honor the heritage of winemakers from the 1970s, when Argentina produced more white wines than reds. On the nose, this Semillón presents melon, citrus, and tropical aromas, while expressing juicy freshness with a smooth finish.

Santa Julia La Mantis Natural Pet-Nats Blanco

This 100% Chardonnay is made using the ancestral Petillant Naturel method, whose main characteristic is that fermentation begins in tanks, and when the wine reaches a residual sugar level of 20 grams per liter, it is bottled. Once in the bottle, it completes fermentation there in contact with native yeasts; that is, it is not clarified, which explains the cloudiness characteristic of this method. The result is a sparkling wine with 9 grams of natural sugar and extremely elegant and delicate bubbles. Aromas of white fruits and orange peel. Its acidity is refreshing and bold, of medium intensity, long and of good acidity and freshness. Maipú – Mendoza, Argentina

Santa Julia Chardonnay El Zorrito Natural Orange Mendoza

Zorrito, The Little Fox, by Santa Julia (Zuccardi) is an impressive orange wine. This organic, natural wine from Mendoza is made from 100% Chardonnay, fermented on the skins for 45 days. Unfiltered, vegan, and made with minimal intervention, it checks all the boxes for a “natural” wine while maintaining clean flavors and refreshing acidity. Expect an amber-colored wine with aromas of apricot, lemon, orange peel, and a distinct floral blossom note. On the palate, it shows a bold structure, medium to full body, and a tannin-like texture from the extended skin contact.

James Suckling, 92 pts

Deep gold hue. Quite perfumed for a chardonnay; the aromatics come from the skin contact. Waxed lemons with a touch of beeswax and orange blossoms. Tight and nicely tannic on the palate with a medium to full body and a fragrant, juicy finish. Maceration and fermentation in 40 days in stainless steel tanks. From organically grown grapes. No sulfites added. Vegan. 

Vinous, 90 pts

The 2023 Chardonnay Naranjo El Zorrito hails from Maipú, Mendoza and underwent a 45-day skin soak. This amber-hued wine presents subtle apricot and honey notes. On the palate, it is dry, refreshing and fairly tannic, providing a lasting, compact orange flavor.

Anko Malbec Salta, 2023

Anko means “high water” in the native Indian language of Salta, located in the northwest corner of Argentina. Wine Enthusiast quoted Anko winemaker Jeff Mausbach as follows: “Salta is a land of extremes—extreme beauty, extreme altitude, extreme sunlight. In this rugged, mountainous desert, an “Anko,” or high altitude oasis, was treasured as a precious sanctuary, protection from the harsh elements of nature. “Coming from sunny vineyards in Salta, this Malbec displays aromas of spices and herbs followed by light notes of black fruit. It's an easy-drinking wine, with a rich blend of cumin, grass and ripe plums on the palate.” - 87/100, Wine Enthusiast

Corazon del Sol Cabernet Franc Revana Vineyard Los Chacayes, 2022

Corazón del Sol, pioneer of the Argentina’s Rhone movement and family grower-producer of single-parcel Malbec from the ancient riverbeds of Los Chacayes IG within the high-elevation Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina.

This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from a single block within estate vineyards. This variety, after Malbec, is the one that has evolved best in the last five years. “We strive to obtain varietal typicity with this high altitude Cabernet Franc - complex and well structured, with elegant tannins and the perfect balance of tannin from 12 months aging in French oak barrels of first and second use.” This vintage displays a concentrated aroma of jam, red peppers, and tobacco, while having well structured, full bodied notes on the palate.

Control C Original Pisco

In 1931, in the Limari Valley of Chile, a triple distilled Control C Pisco Premium was born. Pisco Control C is the only pisco which is distilled three times in copper alembics, creating a pure and transparent quality product. Distillation is at the heart of the production process, in which water contained in the wine, separates from alcohol. The distillation process takes around 10 hours, and according to Chilean law, it is discontinuous. This means, it should only be made in copper stills. Through this, you can separate head, heart and tail. The heart or body is the base of pisquero alcohol. Pisco Control C is a product elaborated mainly from the finest grapes: Pedro Jimenez and Moscatel. These grapes come from the Limari Valley in Chile, a land inhabitated by the Diaguita Culture, very well known for their worship to the sun. Transparent, crystal clear, clean. It has a medium density with herbaceous and fresh aromas with a citrus touch. Soft, round and creamy mouthfeel with a long and clean finish.

Lapostolle Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

Pale yellow with green edges. Very clean and expressive nose of white fruit and citrics. Fresh and unctuous palate with long finish. A floral sauvignon blanc here that also shows restraint. Limes, white blossoms and a touch of nectarines. Bone-dry and textured on the palate with bright acidity. Good weight in the middle. Nothing showy here. Pithy and gastronomic. 92 Points, James Suckling  

Bodega Garzón Albarino Reserva, 2024 

This Albariño was harvested at its peak ripeness, allowing us to maintain its characteristic elegance and freshness. Pale yellow with greenish hues, it is intense on the nose, with fruity aromas reminiscent of peach, balanced by citrus notes. The palate is fresh and mineral, with marked acidity and a long, round finish. Uruguay

Bodega Garzón Reserva Pinot Noir Rosé, 2024

Produced from a careful selection of Pinot Noir grapes, this rosé wine has an elegant pale pink color. The nose is intense and fruity, with aromas reminiscent of wildflowers and red berries. With perfect acidity and minerality, the palate is well-balanced, with excellent development.

Domaine Nico Pinot Noir Grand Pere Mendoza, 2022

“Domaine Nico was born from my obsession for Burgundy Pinot Noir. When I realized we could make a Pinot Noir with the classic floral aromas, minerality and elegance, we began studying the flavors of high altitude Pinot Noir from Mendoza.” Laura Catena

The 2022 Grand Père originates from Villa Bastías in the Uco Valley and was aged for ten months in French oak, 18% in a 20-hectoliter foudre and 82% in third-use barrels. A bright cherry red in the glass. The nose presents herbal and fruity notes such as sage, sour cherry, subtle earthy undertones and delicate oaky aromas. The palate is lean, taut and refreshing. The interplay of tart flavors and the finely-grained, reactive tannic structure makes for a lively, dynamic experience before the long, compact, complex finish.

Lapostolle Carmenere Grand Selection, 2022      

At Lapostolle, the goal is as simple as it is ambitious: to create world-class wines using French winemaking philosophy and the superb terroirs of Chile. The founders chose Apalta in the Colchagua Valley, because weather and geographical conditions are perfect for producing high quality red wines. 

Carmine red with violet hues. Fresh red fruit aromas such as strawberries and plums, along with red paprika and spices. Medium structure with very nice red fruit expression, juicy tannins and good balance. Certified Organic Practices: Biodynamic-Demeter

Bodega Garzón Reserva Tannat, 2022

Garzón's Reserva offerings are crafted from carefully selected, hand-harvested grapes. Cool Atlantic breezes moderate summer temperatures, allowing for a long, slow maturation. Garzón’s Reserva Tannat has an intense purple color and very fresh aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits like plums and raspberries, along with a delicate spicy aroma. It has a marked personality on the palate.