Argentina and Chile tasting at Cafe Maxx

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 06:30 PM

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“A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover”
Charles Baudelaire

Join us at Cafe Maxx on Wednesday August 5th to taste a variety of wines from South America, 4 wines each from Argentina and Chile. These two countries are making some of the best wines in the world, especially when it comes to Bordeaux varietal.  It is hard to beat Chile and Argentina when it comes to value and each country has its own identity. The landscape is incredibly diverse with the differences in elevation and proximity to either the Andes Mountains or the ocean, which leads to a wide array of wines produced.

These tastings at Cafe Maxx for $35 are the best value of any event that we do. Eight wines are pre-poured in order to allow them to open up. Master chef Oliver Saucy will be sending out a few small courses to accompany the wines.  These tastings are a great opportunity to get a taste of Cafe Maxx and an education in wine all at the same time.  The fee for the tasting in $35+ tax+ Gratuity for reservations call 954-523-9463.

 

Wednesday August 5th

Argentina & Chile Tasting at Cafe Maxx

$35 + tax+Gratuity for reservations calle 954-523-9463

 

Wines of Argentina:

 

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Luca Chardonnay 2012
Price: $37.00   Sale: $32.56

Beautiful pale-gold color with enticing aromas of lemon crème, baking spices and some notes of dulce de leche. The aromas carry through to the palate, and are joined by hints of tropical fruit, spiced baked pear, and a stony/mineral flavor that creates a stylish wine that seems part New and part Old World. Pairs well with most fish, lobster, crab, chicken, and even many pork preparations. Particularly recommended with dishes using sautéed wild mushrooms or butter sauces. This wine will age well for years in a cellar. 800 Cases produced.

 

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Pulenta Estate Malbec, Mendoza 2011
Price: $28.00   Sale: $24.64

The wine has a very bright and intense violet color. Its aroma expresses red fruits like strawberries and cherries, balanced with the spicy notes of the oak. On the palate, it is round, with soft tannins and delicate mineral notes proving to be a wine of great character and remarkable structure.

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Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2012
Price: $41.00   Sale: $36.07

Good intensity of red color with different tones of violet. Fruity and spicy. This wine delights with aromas of blackberries, blueberries, cassis and sour cherries. Fragrances of pepper, mocha coffee and licorice flavors accompany a pleasant mineral character. A very structured, complex and elegant Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful yet refined tannins. A wine with velvety texture and a long finish.

 

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La Posta Paulucci Malbec 2013
Price: $15.00   Sale: $13.20

Vibrant red color with aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and violets waft from the glass along with notes of toasty oak. On the palate, the fresh berry flavors mingle with spice notes and there’s a hint of soft caramel on the finish. This is a creamy, medium-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life. It goes great with everything from hamburgers and chicken to pasta and mild cheeses. Unique recipe ideas include Duck and Smoked Pork Cassoulet, Lamb burger with aged Manchego and Smoked Paprika, or Caramelized Onion and Butternut Squash Tart with Goat Cheese and Thyme.

 

Wines of Chile:

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Leyda “Las Brisas” Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley 2012
Price: $22.00   Sale: $19.36

Bright color. Clean and direct fruity nose, with hints of red cherries, raspberries and a subtle wild herb note. Delicate and refined on the palate. Juicy with ripe flavors of berries combined with mineral notes and a lively acidity.

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Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Maipo Valley 2012
Price: $16.00   Sale: $14.09

This is 70% of their production with 70,000 cases produced annually a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Carmenere and Syrah. All of the wines are estate bottled and they have 200 hectares of vineyard. This wine has a good amount of fresh plowed earth, coffee and cigar box spice on the nose along with a hint of that green pepper and herbs that you get from Chile. A good amount of dark cherry, currant and plum like fruit on the tongue with a nice savory finish, echoing the earth, herbs and spice from the nose through the finish. Finish 40+ Excellent

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Terra Noble Carmenere Gran Reserva, Maule Valley 2011
Price: $19.00   Sale: $16.72

A Carmenere of intense color, in tones of purple red with shades of blue. Its nose is of interesting complexity, with ripe black fruits, black pepper and a toasted touch. In the mouth it is concentrated, with round tannins and good acidity, with a soft finish as a result of its ageing in French oak barrels.

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O. Fournier “Alfa Centauri” Red Blend, Maule Valley 2008
Price: $37.00   Sale: $32.56

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot. Cabernet-Sauvignon from 100 year-old vineyard, head pruned and untrellised. Cabernet Franc from 120 year- old, cane pruned vineyard. Merlot also cane pruned and trellised. Vineyards are ungrafted and unirrigated. Yields around 25 hl/ha.

 

Other wines available from Argentina & Chile

2003 Antucura Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Mendoza
List Price: $62.00
Quantity in Stock: 2

2006 Bodegas Campo Negro Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
List Price: $23.00
Quantity in Stock: 3

2007 Oyikil Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
List Price: $30.00
Quantity in Stock: 2

2005 Cheval Des Andes Mendoza
List Price: $91.25
Quantity in Stock: 1

2009 La Puerta Alta Bonarda Famantina Valley Argentina
List Price: $15.00
Quantity in Stock: 10

2007 Familia Barberis Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $15.00
Quantity in Stock: 2

2012 Montes Alpha Carmenere Colchagua
List Price: $21.00
Quantity in Stock: 8

2009 Santa Ema Amplus One Cachapoal Valley
List Price: $22.50
Quantity in Stock: 6

2009 Vina Carmen Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Reserve Maipo Valley
List Price: $16.50
Quantity in Stock: 12

2010 BenMarco Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
List Price: $18.00
Quantity in Stock: 7

2011 San Pedro de Yacochuya Coquena Tannat Cafayate Argentina
List Price: $21.00
Quantity in Stock: 4

2009 Bodega Cuarto Dominio Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $48.00
Quantity in Stock: 12

2007 Dona Paula Malbec Seleccion de Bodega Lujan de Cuyo Argentina
List Price: $41.25
Quantity in Stock: 4

2009 Vina San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Malbec Maule Valley Argentina
List Price: $21.75
Quantity in Stock: 4

2009 Puro Uno Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $25.00
Quantity in Stock: 17

2009 Puro Uno Quadro Red Blend Mendoza
List Price: $25.00
Quantity in Stock: 6

2006 Erasmo Maule
List Price: $31.50
Quantity in Stock: 2

2010 De Martino Legado Carmenere Maipo Valley
List Price: $14.75
Quantity in Stock: 5

2011 Hess Select Salta Malbec
List Price: $15.00
Quantity in Stock: 19

2011 Solo Contigo Premium Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $26.00
Quantity in Stock: 6

2010 Antigal Uno Malbec Mendoza 375ml
List Price: $11.25
Quantity in Stock: 5

2008 Terrazas Single Vineyard Los Aromos Cabernet Sauvignon
List Price: $56.25
Quantity in Stock: 3

2008 Terrazas Single Vineyard Las Compuertas Malbec
List Price: $56.25
Quantity in Stock: 4

2007 Bodegas Antigal Aduentus Mediterraneo Mendoza
List Price: $24.75
Quantity in Stock: 4

2011 Carmen Carmenere Grand Reserve Apalta Vineyard Colchagua Valley
List Price: $15.50
Quantity in Stock: 13

2012 Haras Pirque Sauvignon Blanc Estate Mendoza
List Price: $12.50
Quantity in Stock: 9

2010 Haras Pirque Carmenere Estate Maipo Valley
List Price: $12.50
Quantity in Stock: 10

2007 Haras Pirque Character Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere Maipo
List Price: $22.50
Quantity in Stock: 13

2010 Carmen Carmenere Grand Reserve Apalta Vineyard Colchagua Valley
List Price: $15.50
Quantity in Stock: 8

2011 Bodega Iaccarini Bonarda
List Price: $17.00
Quantity in Stock: 9

2012 Santa Carolina Carmenere Reserve Cachapoal Estate
List Price: $13.50
Quantity in Stock: 6

2008 Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva de Familia Valle Del Maipo
List Price: $26.50
Quantity in Stock: 8

2009 Cousino Macul Finis Terrae Maipo Valley
List Price: $24.75
Quantity in Stock: 2

2013 Altos Hormigas Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $10.25
Quantity in Stock: 15

2012 Vistalba Red Blend Corte C Mendoza
List Price: $16.50
Quantity in Stock: 2

2013 Postales del Fin del Mundo Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Patagonia
List Price: $11.75
Quantity in Stock: 8

2013 Las Perdices Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $15.00
Quantity in Stock: 12

2011 Bodegas Fin Del Mundo Malbec Single Vineyard Patagonia
List Price: $37.00
Quantity in Stock: 4

2010 Fin Del Mundo Tannat Single Vineyard Patagonia
List Price: $37.25
Quantity in Stock: 8

2010 Bodegas Norton Finca Perdriel Cabernet Sauvignon Colección
List Price: $17.75
Quantity in Stock: 3

2010 Montes Alpha M Cabernet Sauvignon Chile
List Price: $87.75
Quantity in Stock: 4

2010 Bodegas Norton Malbec Reserve Mendoza
List Price: $17.75
Quantity in Stock: 6

2011 Chanarmuyo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
List Price: $13.50
Quantity in Stock: 5

2013 Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha Puenta Alto
List Price: $22.75 Sale Price: $18.00
Quantity in Stock: 8

2011 Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
List Price: $22.50
Quantity in Stock: 7

2008 Concha Y Toro Carmenere Carmin de Peumo
List Price: $148.50 Sale Price: $99.00
Quantity in Stock: 10

2012 Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda Mendoza
List Price: $17.00
Quantity in Stock: 9

2008 Bodegas Antigal Aduentus Classic Mendoza
List Price: $24.75
Quantity in Stock: 8

2011 Santa Ema Amplus One Estate Cachapoal Valley Chile
List Price: $22.25
Quantity in Stock: 8

2013 AltaMana Grande Reserve Malbec Maule DOC Chile
List Price: $21.00
Quantity in Stock: 7

2011 Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley
List Price: $17.00
Quantity in Stock: 12

2009 Nieto Senetiner Malbec Terroir Blend Mendoza
List Price: $27.00
Quantity in Stock: 5

2012 Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Carmenère
List Price: $20.25
Quantity in Stock: 4

2012 Humberto Canale Gran Reserva Malbec
List Price: $29.00
Quantity in Stock: 15

2013 Humberto Canale Estate Malbec Alto Valle del Río Negro, Patagonia
List Price: $14.50
Quantity in Stock: 6

2011 Los Vascos Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Chile
List Price: $17.00 Sale Price: $14.25
Quantity in Stock: 7

2012 Casa Silva Carmenere Reserve
List Price: $12.50
Quantity in Stock: 10

2011 Benmarco Expresivo
List Price: $33.75
Quantity in Stock: 14

2012 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Chile
List Price: $21.00
Quantity in Stock: 12

2008 Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Chile
List Price: $99.75
Quantity in Stock: 4

2009 Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Chile
List Price: $99.75
Quantity in Stock: 2

2013 Ritual Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley
List Price: $18.00
Quantity in Stock: 3

2011 Los Vascos Le Dix
List Price: $60.00
Quantity in Stock: 2

2013 PULENTA ESTATE CHARDONNAY VIII
List Price: $15.00
Quantity in Stock: 73

2011 Achaval Ferrer malbec Finca Mirador
List Price: $137.25
Quantity in Stock: 5

2011 Achaval Ferrer Malbec Finca Bella Vista
List Price: $137.25
Quantity in Stock: 3

2013 Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley
List Price: $11.25
Quantity in Stock: 10

2010 Pago de Los Capellanes Ribera Del Duero Crianza
List Price: $38.25
Quantity in Stock: 12

2010 Catena Zapata Red Blend Mendoza
List Price: $117.45
Quantity in Stock: 3

2013 Santa Ema Carmenere Select Terroir Cachapoal Valley Chile
List Price: $13.50
Quantity in Stock: 9

2011 Capataz Malbec Mendoza
List Price: $40.50
Quantity in Stock: 6

2010 Alta Vista Malbec Terroir Selection Mendoza
List Price: $30.00
Quantity in Stock: 2

2011 Vina Cobos Cobos Malbec Marchioli Vineyard
List Price: $222.00
Quantity in Stock: 2